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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.80, 418.04 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.80, 418.04 and 96.14 is: 144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.80 : 418.04 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.80/418.04 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.80x = 418.04 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.80x = 40,190.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,190.37/278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.15

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