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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.37, 417.44 and 104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.37, 417.44 and 104.95 is: 157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.37 : 417.44 = 104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.37/417.44 = 104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.37x = 417.44 × 104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.37x = 43,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,807.72/278.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.37

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