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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.93, 416.75 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.93, 416.75 and 148.08 is: 222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.93 : 416.75 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.93/416.75 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.93x = 416.75 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.93x = 61,710.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,710.82/277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.04

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