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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.49, 417.59 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.49, 417.59 and 148.64 is: 222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.49 : 417.59 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.49/417.59 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.49x = 417.59 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.49x = 62,070.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,070.65/278.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.88

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