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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.68, 417.90 and 96.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.68, 417.90 and 96.02 is: 143.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.68 : 417.90 = 96.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.68/417.90 = 96.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.68x = 417.90 × 96.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.68x = 40,126.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,126.76/278.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.99

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