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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.07, 383.58 and 184.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.07, 383.58 and 184.79 is: 254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.07 : 383.58 = 184.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.07/383.58 = 184.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.07x = 383.58 × 184.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.07x = 70,879.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,879.83/278.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.90

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