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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.57, 418.03 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.57, 418.03 and 96.09 is: 144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.57 : 418.03 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.57/418.03 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.57x = 418.03 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.57x = 40,168.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,168.02/278.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.20

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