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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.02, 383.63 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.02, 383.63 and 153.65 is: 212.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.02 : 383.63 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.02/383.63 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.02x = 383.63 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.02x = 58,943.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,943.22/278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.01

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