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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.79, 418.22 and 96.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.79, 418.22 and 96.13 is: 144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.79 : 418.22 = 96.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.79/418.22 = 96.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.79x = 418.22 × 96.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.79x = 40,203.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,203.01/278.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.21

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