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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.81, 417.93 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.81, 417.93 and 96.08 is: 144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.81 : 417.93 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.81/417.93 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.81x = 417.93 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.81x = 40,152.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,152.62/278.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.02

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