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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278, 416.46 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278, 416.46 and 140.64 is: 210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278 : 416.46 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278/416.46 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278x = 416.46 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278x = 58,570.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,570.93/278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.69

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