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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.22, 417.59 and 141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.22, 417.59 and 141.36 is: 212.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.22 : 417.59 = 141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.22/417.59 = 141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.22x = 417.59 × 141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.22x = 59,029.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,029.82/278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.17

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