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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.03, 417.24 and 141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.03, 417.24 and 141.17 is: 211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.03 : 417.24 = 141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.03/417.24 = 141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.03x = 417.24 × 141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.03x = 58,899.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,899.68/278.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.85

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