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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.50, 417 and 148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.50, 417 and 148.22 is: 221.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.50 : 417 = 148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.50/417 = 148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.50x = 417 × 148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.50x = 61,807.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,807.74/278.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.93

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