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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.88, 418.30 and 105.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.88, 418.30 and 105.47 is: 158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.88 : 418.30 = 105.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.88/418.30 = 105.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.88x = 418.30 × 105.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.88x = 44,118.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,118.10/278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.20

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