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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.64, 417.80 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.64, 417.80 and 148.48 is: 222.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.64 : 417.80 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.64/417.80 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.64x = 417.80 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.64x = 62,034.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,034.94/278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.63

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