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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 416.60 and 147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 416.60 and 147.86 is: 221.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 416.60 = 147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/416.60 = 147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 416.60 × 147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 61,595.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,595.65/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.54

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