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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.17, 417.36 and 148.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.17, 417.36 and 148.17 is: 222.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.17 : 417.36 = 148.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.17/417.36 = 148.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.17x = 417.36 × 148.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.17x = 61,840.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,840.23/278.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.31

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