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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.73, 418.21 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.73, 418.21 and 148.84 is: 223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.73 : 418.21 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.73/418.21 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.73x = 418.21 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.73x = 62,244.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,244.96/278.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.32

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