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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.51, 417.76 and 73.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.51, 417.76 and 73.07 is: 109.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.51 : 417.76 = 73.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.51/417.76 = 73.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.51x = 417.76 × 73.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.51x = 30,526.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,526.58/278.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.61

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