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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.92, 417.60 and 141.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.92, 417.60 and 141.67 is: 212.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.92 : 417.60 = 141.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.92/417.60 = 141.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.92x = 417.60 × 141.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.92x = 59,161.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,161.75/278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.11

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