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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.97, 417.81 and 148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.97, 417.81 and 148.62 is: 222.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.97 : 417.81 = 148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.97/417.81 = 148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.97x = 417.81 × 148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.97x = 62,094.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,094.92/278.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.59

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