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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.59, 417.75 and 95.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.59, 417.75 and 95.92 is: 143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.59 : 417.75 = 95.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.59/417.75 = 95.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.59x = 417.75 × 95.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.59x = 40,070.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,070.58/278.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.83

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