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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.64, 417.67 and 95.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.64, 417.67 and 95.91 is: 143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.64 : 417.67 = 95.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.64/417.67 = 95.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.64x = 417.67 × 95.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.64x = 40,056.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,056.64/278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.76

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