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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 416.96 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 416.96 and 147.96 is: 221.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 416.96 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/416.96 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 416.96 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 61,693.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,693.40/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.89

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