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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.54, 417.81 and 95.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.54, 417.81 and 95.93 is: 143.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.54 : 417.81 = 95.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.54/417.81 = 95.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.54x = 417.81 × 95.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.54x = 40,080.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,080.03/278.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.89

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