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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.29, 417.48 and 93.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.29, 417.48 and 93.13 is: 139.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.29 : 417.48 = 93.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.29/417.48 = 93.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.29x = 417.48 × 93.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.29x = 38,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,879.45/278.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.71

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