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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.03, 417.22 and 154.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.03, 417.22 and 154.73 is: 232.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.03 : 417.22 = 154.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.03/417.22 = 154.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.03x = 417.22 × 154.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.03x = 64,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,553.98/278.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.18

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