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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.58, 416.97 and 148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.58, 416.97 and 148.40 is: 222.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.58 : 416.97 = 148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.58/416.97 = 148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.58x = 416.97 × 148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.58x = 61,878.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,878.35/278.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.12

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