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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.13, 417.05 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.13, 417.05 and 148.20 is: 222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.13 : 417.05 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.13/417.05 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.13x = 417.05 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.13x = 61,805.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,805.06/278.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.21

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