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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.12, 383.78 and 153.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.12, 383.78 and 153.75 is: 212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.12 : 383.78 = 153.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.12/383.78 = 153.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.12x = 383.78 × 153.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.12x = 59,006.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,006.18/278.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.16

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