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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.02, 416.76 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.02, 416.76 and 149.50 is: 224.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.02 : 416.76 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.02/416.76 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.02x = 416.76 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.02x = 62,305.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,305.62/278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.10

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