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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.69, 418.15 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.69, 418.15 and 105.44 is: 158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.69 : 418.15 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.69/418.15 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.69x = 418.15 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.69x = 44,089.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,089.74/278.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.20

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