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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278, 416.76 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278, 416.76 and 140.96 is: 211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278 : 416.76 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278/416.76 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278x = 416.76 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278x = 58,746.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,746.49/278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.32

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