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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.94, 418.26 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.94, 418.26 and 96.32 is: 144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.94 : 418.26 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.94/418.26 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.94x = 418.26 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.94x = 40,288.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,288.21/278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.43

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