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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.32, 417.22 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.32, 417.22 and 141.20 is: 211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.32 : 417.22 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.32/417.22 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.32x = 417.22 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.32x = 58,911.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,911.46/278.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.67

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