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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.43, 417.53 and 93.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.43, 417.53 and 93.33 is: 139.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.43 : 417.53 = 93.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.43/417.53 = 93.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.43x = 417.53 × 93.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.43x = 38,967.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,967.61/278.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.95

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