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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.20, 416.22 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.20, 416.22 and 149.32 is: 223.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.20 : 416.22 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.20/416.22 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.20x = 416.22 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.20x = 62,149.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,149.97/278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.40

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