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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.08, 416.90 and 141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.08, 416.90 and 141.17 is: 211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.08 : 416.90 = 141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.08/416.90 = 141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.08x = 416.90 × 141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.08x = 58,852.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,852.42/278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.64

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