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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.52, 417.72 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.52, 417.72 and 148.52 is: 222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.52 : 417.72 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.52/417.72 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.52x = 417.72 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.52x = 62,039.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,039.77/278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.75

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