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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 383.85 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 383.85 and 184.80 is: 255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 383.85 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/383.85 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 383.85 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 70,935.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,935.48/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.13

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