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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.31, 417.36 and 95.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.31, 417.36 and 95.67 is: 143.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.31 : 417.36 = 95.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.31/417.36 = 95.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.31x = 417.36 × 95.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.31x = 39,928.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,928.83/278.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.47

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