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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.85, 418.05 and 141.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.85, 418.05 and 141.69 is: 212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.85 : 418.05 = 141.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.85/418.05 = 141.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.85x = 418.05 × 141.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.85x = 59,233.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,233.50/278.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.42

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