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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.89, 418.29 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.89, 418.29 and 93.81 is: 140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.89 : 418.29 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.89/418.29 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.89x = 418.29 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.89x = 39,239.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,239.78/278.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.70

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