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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.15, 416.82 and 141.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.15, 416.82 and 141.01 is: 211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.15 : 416.82 = 141.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.15/416.82 = 141.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.15x = 416.82 × 141.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.15x = 58,775.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,775.79/278.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.31

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