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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.08, 416.72 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.08, 416.72 and 149.52 is: 224.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.08 : 416.72 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.08/416.72 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.08x = 416.72 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.08x = 62,307.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,307.97/278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.06

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