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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.35, 417.35 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.35, 417.35 and 141.32 is: 211.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.35 : 417.35 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.35/417.35 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.35x = 417.35 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.35x = 58,979.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,979.90/278.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.89

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