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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.33, 417.54 and 95.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.33, 417.54 and 95.73 is: 143.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.33 : 417.54 = 95.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.33/417.54 = 95.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.33x = 417.54 × 95.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.33x = 39,971.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,971.10/278.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.61

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