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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.94, 418.38 and 105.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.94, 418.38 and 105.61 is: 158.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.94 : 418.38 = 105.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.94/418.38 = 105.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.94x = 418.38 × 105.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.94x = 44,185.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,185.11/278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.40

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