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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.50, 417.51 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.50, 417.51 and 141.46 is: 212.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.50 : 417.51 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.50/417.51 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.50x = 417.51 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.50x = 59,060.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,060.96/278.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.07

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