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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.35, 417.40 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.35, 417.40 and 148.32 is: 222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.35 : 417.40 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.35/417.40 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.35x = 417.40 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.35x = 61,908.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,908.40/278.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.41

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