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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.76, 418.14 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.76, 418.14 and 150.51 is: 225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.76 : 418.14 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.76/418.14 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.76x = 418.14 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.76x = 62,934.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,934.25/278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.77

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