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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.82, 418.29 and 148.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.82, 418.29 and 148.95 is: 223.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.82 : 418.29 = 148.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.82/418.29 = 148.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.82x = 418.29 × 148.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.82x = 62,304.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,304.30/278.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.46

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