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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.05, 383.71 and 153.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.05, 383.71 and 153.71 is: 212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.05 : 383.71 = 153.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.05/383.71 = 153.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.05x = 383.71 × 153.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.05x = 58,980.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,980.06/278.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.12

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