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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.18, 417.09 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.18, 417.09 and 148.10 is: 222.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.18 : 417.09 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.18/417.09 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.18x = 417.09 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.18x = 61,771.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,771.06/278.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.05

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