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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.68, 417.99 and 148.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.68, 417.99 and 148.75 is: 223.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.68 : 417.99 = 148.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.68/417.99 = 148.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.68x = 417.99 × 148.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.68x = 62,176.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,176.01/278.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.11

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