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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.28, 417.54 and 141.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.28, 417.54 and 141.25 is: 211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.28 : 417.54 = 141.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.28/417.54 = 141.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.28x = 417.54 × 141.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.28x = 58,976.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,976.99/278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.93

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