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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.88, 418 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.88, 418 and 142.04 is: 212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.88 : 418 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.88/418 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.88x = 418 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.88x = 59,372.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,372.72/278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.90

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