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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.83, 418.41 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.83, 418.41 and 114.27 is: 171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.83 : 418.41 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.83/418.41 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.83x = 418.41 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.83x = 47,811.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,811.71/278.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.47

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