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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.85, 418.28 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.85, 418.28 and 93.76 is: 140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.85 : 418.28 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.85/418.28 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.85x = 418.28 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.85x = 39,218.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,218.71/278.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.65

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