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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.11, 417.21 and 141.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.11, 417.21 and 141.02 is: 211.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.11 : 417.21 = 141.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.11/417.21 = 141.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.11x = 417.21 × 141.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.11x = 58,834.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,834.95/278.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.55

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