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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.03, 416.55 and 140.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.03, 416.55 and 140.87 is: 211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.03 : 416.55 = 140.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.03/416.55 = 140.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.03x = 416.55 × 140.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.03x = 58,679.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,679.40/278.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.05

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