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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.99, 418.38 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.99, 418.38 and 93.86 is: 140.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.99 : 418.38 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.99/418.38 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.99x = 418.38 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.99x = 39,267.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,267.05/278.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.75

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