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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.48, 418.01 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.48, 418.01 and 141.48 is: 212.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.48 : 418.01 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.48/418.01 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.48x = 418.01 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.48x = 59,139.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,139.35/278.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.37

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