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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.82, 418.32 and 93.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.82, 418.32 and 93.70 is: 140.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.82 : 418.32 = 93.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.82/418.32 = 93.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.82x = 418.32 × 93.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.82x = 39,198.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,198.15/278.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.58

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