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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.01, 417.40 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.01, 417.40 and 141.15 is: 211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.01 : 417.40 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.01/417.40 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.01x = 417.40 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.01x = 58,916.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,916.70/278.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.92

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