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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.64, 417.83 and 105.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.64, 417.83 and 105.33 is: 157.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.64 : 417.83 = 105.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.64/417.83 = 105.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.64x = 417.83 × 105.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.64x = 44,008.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,008.44/278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.94

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