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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.36, 417.40 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.36, 417.40 and 93.20 is: 139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.36 : 417.40 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.36/417.40 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.36x = 417.40 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.36x = 38,899.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,899.36/278.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.75

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