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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.74, 417.77 and 105.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.74, 417.77 and 105.26 is: 157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.74 : 417.77 = 105.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.74/417.77 = 105.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.74x = 417.77 × 105.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.74x = 43,973.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,973.94/278.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.76

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