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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.95, 418.46 and 96.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.95, 418.46 and 96.33 is: 144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.95 : 418.46 = 96.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.95/418.46 = 96.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.95x = 418.46 × 96.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.95x = 40,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,310.25/278.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.51

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