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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 417.32 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 417.32 and 141.18 is: 211.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 417.32 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/417.32 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 417.32 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 58,916.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,916.53/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.90

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