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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.02, 383.62 and 184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.02, 383.62 and 184.90 is: 255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.02 : 383.62 = 184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.02/383.62 = 184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.02x = 383.62 × 184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.02x = 70,929.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,929.42/278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.13

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