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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.78, 418.12 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.78, 418.12 and 96.14 is: 144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.78 : 418.12 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.78/418.12 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.78x = 418.12 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.78x = 40,198.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,198.06/278.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.19

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