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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.05, 417.33 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.05, 417.33 and 148.16 is: 222.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.05 : 417.33 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.05/417.33 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.05x = 417.33 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.05x = 61,832.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,832.66/278.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.38

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