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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.15, 417.25 and 148.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.15, 417.25 and 148.06 is: 222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.15 : 417.25 = 148.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.15/417.25 = 148.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.15x = 417.25 × 148.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.15x = 61,775.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,775.95/278.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.10

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