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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.69, 418.08 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.69, 418.08 and 141.68 is: 212.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.69 : 418.08 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.69/418.08 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.69x = 418.08 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.69x = 59,233.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,233.57/278.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.54

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