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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.71, 418.04 and 96.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.71, 418.04 and 96.10 is: 144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.71 : 418.04 = 96.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.71/418.04 = 96.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.71x = 418.04 × 96.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.71x = 40,174.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,174.56/278.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.15

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