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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.36, 417.24 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.36, 417.24 and 141.12 is: 211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.36 : 417.24 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.36/417.24 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.36x = 417.24 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.36x = 58,880.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,880.91/278.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.53

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