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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.02, 417.03 and 147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.02, 417.03 and 147.81 is: 221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.02 : 417.03 = 147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.02/417.03 = 147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.02x = 417.03 × 147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.02x = 61,641.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,641.20/278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.72

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