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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.76, 418.25 and 148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.76, 418.25 and 148.91 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.76 : 418.25 = 148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.76/418.25 = 148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.76x = 418.25 × 148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.76x = 62,278.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,278.77/278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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