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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.77, 417.38 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.77, 417.38 and 141.14 is: 211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.77 : 417.38 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.77/417.38 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.77x = 417.38 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.77x = 58,910.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,910.64/278.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.32

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