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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.09, 383.82 and 184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.09, 383.82 and 184.84 is: 255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.09 : 383.82 = 184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.09/383.82 = 184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.09x = 383.82 × 184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.09x = 70,945.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,945.29/278.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.12

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