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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.74, 418.11 and 105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.74, 418.11 and 105.49 is: 158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.74 : 418.11 = 105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.74/418.11 = 105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.74x = 418.11 × 105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.74x = 44,104.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,104.84/278.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.23

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