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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.52, 417.90 and 105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.52, 417.90 and 105.27 is: 157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.52 : 417.90 = 105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.52/417.90 = 105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.52x = 417.90 × 105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.52x = 43,992.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,992.33/278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.95

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