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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.05, 383.61 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.05, 383.61 and 184.96 is: 255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.05 : 383.61 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.05/383.61 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.05x = 383.61 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.05x = 70,952.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,952.51/278.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.18

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