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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.72, 418.07 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.72, 418.07 and 93.63 is: 140.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.72 : 418.07 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.72/418.07 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.72x = 418.07 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.72x = 39,143.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,143.43/278.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.44

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