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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.49, 416.95 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.49, 416.95 and 141.24 is: 211.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.49 : 416.95 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.49/416.95 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.49x = 416.95 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.49x = 58,891.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,891.23/278.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.47

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