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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.81, 418.18 and 105.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.81, 418.18 and 105.47 is: 158.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.81 : 418.18 = 105.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.81/418.18 = 105.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.81x = 418.18 × 105.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.81x = 44,105.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,105.44/278.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.19

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