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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.02, 383.46 and 184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.02, 383.46 and 184.60 is: 254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.02 : 383.46 = 184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.02/383.46 = 184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.02x = 383.46 × 184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.02x = 70,786.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,786.72/278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.61

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