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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.66, 417.96 and 105.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.66, 417.96 and 105.29 is: 157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.66 : 417.96 = 105.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.66/417.96 = 105.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.66x = 417.96 × 105.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.66x = 44,007.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,007.01/278.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.92

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