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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.73, 417.74 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.73, 417.74 and 141.44 is: 211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.73 : 417.74 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.73/417.74 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.73x = 417.74 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.73x = 59,082.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,082.35/278.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.97

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