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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.30, 417.37 and 95.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.30, 417.37 and 95.59 is: 143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.30 : 417.37 = 95.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.30/417.37 = 95.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.30x = 417.37 × 95.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.30x = 39,895.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,895.92/278.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.36

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