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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.29, 417.49 and 104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.29, 417.49 and 104.95 is: 157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.29 : 417.49 = 104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.29/417.49 = 104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.29x = 417.49 × 104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.29x = 43,814.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,814.27/278.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.44

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