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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.83, 418.25 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.83, 418.25 and 141.94 is: 212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.83 : 418.25 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.83/418.25 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.83x = 418.25 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.83x = 59,366.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,366.41/278.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.91

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