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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.07, 383.79 and 183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.07, 383.79 and 183.55 is: 253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.07 : 383.79 = 183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.07/383.79 = 183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.07x = 383.79 × 183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.07x = 70,444.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,444.65/278.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.34

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