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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.76, 417.95 and 148.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.76, 417.95 and 148.65 is: 222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.76 : 417.95 = 148.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.76/417.95 = 148.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.76x = 417.95 × 148.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.76x = 62,128.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,128.27/278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.88

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