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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.89, 416.85 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.89, 416.85 and 148.01 is: 222.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.89 : 416.85 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.89/416.85 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.89x = 416.85 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.89x = 61,695.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,695.88/277.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.02

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