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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.97, 418.51 and 105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.97, 418.51 and 105.64 is: 158.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.97 : 418.51 = 105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.97/418.51 = 105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.97x = 418.51 × 105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.97x = 44,211.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,211.40/278.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.48

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