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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.42, 417.56 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.42, 417.56 and 95.82 is: 143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.42 : 417.56 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.42/417.56 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.42x = 417.56 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.42x = 40,010.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,010.60/278.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.71

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