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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.27, 417.25 and 148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.27, 417.25 and 148.34 is: 222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.27 : 417.25 = 148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.27/417.25 = 148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.27x = 417.25 × 148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.27x = 61,892.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,892.41/278.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.42

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