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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.73, 418.12 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.73, 418.12 and 105.48 is: 158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.73 : 418.12 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.73/418.12 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.73x = 418.12 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.73x = 44,103.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,103.30/278.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.23

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