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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.75, 418.12 and 96.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.75, 418.12 and 96.10 is: 144.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.75 : 418.12 = 96.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.75/418.12 = 96.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.75x = 418.12 × 96.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.75x = 40,180.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,180.05/278.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.14

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