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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.90, 418.29 and 96.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.90, 418.29 and 96.30 is: 144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.90 : 418.29 = 96.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.90/418.29 = 96.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.90x = 418.29 × 96.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.90x = 40,281.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,281.33/278.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.43

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