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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.64, 417.87 and 95.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.64, 417.87 and 95.99 is: 143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.64 : 417.87 = 95.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.64/417.87 = 95.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.64x = 417.87 × 95.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.64x = 40,109.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,109.25/278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.95

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