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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.62, 417.91 and 96.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.62, 417.91 and 96.01 is: 144.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.62 : 417.91 = 96.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.62/417.91 = 96.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.62x = 417.91 × 96.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.62x = 40,123.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,123.54/278.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.01

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