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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.19, 417.50 and 148.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.19, 417.50 and 148.33 is: 222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.19 : 417.50 = 148.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.19/417.50 = 148.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.19x = 417.50 × 148.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.19x = 61,927.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,927.78/278.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.61

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