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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.68, 417.95 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.68, 417.95 and 105.34 is: 157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.68 : 417.95 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.68/417.95 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.68x = 417.95 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.68x = 44,026.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,026.33/278.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.98

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