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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.72, 418.36 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.72, 418.36 and 150.56 is: 225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.72 : 418.36 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.72/418.36 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.72x = 418.36 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.72x = 62,988.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,988.28/278.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.99

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