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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.38, 417.12 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.38, 417.12 and 95.68 is: 143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.38 : 417.12 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.38/417.12 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.38x = 417.12 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.38x = 39,907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,907.48/278.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.36

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