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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.92, 418.40 and 96.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.92, 418.40 and 96.30 is: 144.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.92 : 418.40 = 96.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.92/418.40 = 96.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.92x = 418.40 × 96.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.92x = 40,291.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,291.92/278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.46

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