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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.18, 417.29 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.18, 417.29 and 141.13 is: 211.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.18 : 417.29 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.18/417.29 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.18x = 417.29 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.18x = 58,892.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,892.14/278.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.71

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