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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.06, 383.73 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.06, 383.73 and 184.64 is: 254.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.06 : 383.73 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.06/383.73 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.06x = 383.73 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.06x = 70,851.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,851.91/278.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.81

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