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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.36, 417.65 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.36, 417.65 and 141.44 is: 212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.36 : 417.65 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.36/417.65 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.36x = 417.65 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.36x = 59,069.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,069.62/278.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.21

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