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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.42, 416.85 and 141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.42, 416.85 and 141.17 is: 211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.42 : 416.85 = 141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.42/416.85 = 141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.42x = 416.85 × 141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.42x = 58,846.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,846.71/278.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.36

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