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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.08, 383.74 and 153.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.08, 383.74 and 153.74 is: 212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.08 : 383.74 = 153.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.08/383.74 = 153.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.08x = 383.74 × 153.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.08x = 58,996.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,996.19/278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.16

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