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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.14, 417.47 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.14, 417.47 and 141.28 is: 212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.14 : 417.47 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.14/417.47 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.14x = 417.47 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.14x = 58,980.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,980.16/278.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.05

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