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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.61, 417.78 and 93.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.61, 417.78 and 93.45 is: 140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.61 : 417.78 = 93.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.61/417.78 = 93.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.61x = 417.78 × 93.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.61x = 39,041.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,041.21/278.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.13

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