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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.56, 417.90 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.56, 417.90 and 105.28 is: 157.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.56 : 417.90 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.56/417.90 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.56x = 417.90 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.56x = 43,996.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,996.51/278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.94

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