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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.50, 417.82 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.50, 417.82 and 107.50 is: 161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.50 : 417.82 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.50/417.82 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.50x = 417.82 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.50x = 44,915.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,915.65/278.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.28

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