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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.76, 418.10 and 96.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.76, 418.10 and 96.15 is: 144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.76 : 418.10 = 96.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.76/418.10 = 96.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.76x = 418.10 × 96.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.76x = 40,199.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,199.83/278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.21

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