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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.12, 416.89 and 140.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.12, 416.89 and 140.75 is: 210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.12 : 416.89 = 140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.12/416.89 = 140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.12x = 416.89 × 140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.12x = 58,675.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,675.36/278.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.98

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