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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.37, 416.88 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.37, 416.88 and 140.94 is: 211.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.37 : 416.88 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.37/416.88 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.37x = 416.88 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.37x = 58,755.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,755.07/278.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.07

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