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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.67, 417.83 and 141.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.67, 417.83 and 141.89 is: 212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.67 : 417.83 = 141.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.67/417.83 = 141.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.67x = 417.83 × 141.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.67x = 59,283.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,283.10/278.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.74

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