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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.32, 417.50 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.32, 417.50 and 95.70 is: 143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.32 : 417.50 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.32/417.50 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.32x = 417.50 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.32x = 39,954.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,954.75/278.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.56

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