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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.44, 417.33 and 95.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.44, 417.33 and 95.67 is: 143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.44 : 417.33 = 95.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.44/417.33 = 95.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.44x = 417.33 × 95.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.44x = 39,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,925.96/278.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.39

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