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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.39, 417.35 and 141.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.39, 417.35 and 141.47 is: 212.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.39 : 417.35 = 141.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.39/417.35 = 141.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.39x = 417.35 × 141.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.39x = 59,043.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,043.51/278.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.09

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