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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.64, 417.88 and 96.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.64, 417.88 and 96.03 is: 144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.64 : 417.88 = 96.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.64/417.88 = 96.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.64x = 417.88 × 96.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.64x = 40,129.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,129.02/278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.02

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