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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.43, 417.63 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.43, 417.63 and 95.83 is: 143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.43 : 417.63 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.43/417.63 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.43x = 417.63 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.43x = 40,022.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,022.36/278.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.74

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