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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.76, 418.18 and 96.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.76, 418.18 and 96.10 is: 144.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.76 : 418.18 = 96.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.76/418.18 = 96.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.76x = 418.18 × 96.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.76x = 40,187.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,187.10/278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.16

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