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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.71, 418.03 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.71, 418.03 and 148.97 is: 223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.71 : 418.03 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.71/418.03 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.71x = 418.03 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.71x = 62,274.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,274.60/278.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.44

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