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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.83, 418.29 and 96.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.83, 418.29 and 96.23 is: 144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.83 : 418.29 = 96.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.83/418.29 = 96.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.83x = 418.29 × 96.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.83x = 40,252.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,252.73/278.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.36

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