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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.30, 416.93 and 104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.30, 416.93 and 104.85 is: 157.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.30 : 416.93 = 104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.30/416.93 = 104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.30x = 416.93 × 104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.30x = 43,715.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,715.11/278.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.08

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