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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.13, 383.55 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.13, 383.55 and 183.44 is: 252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.13 : 383.55 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.13/383.55 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.13x = 383.55 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.13x = 70,356.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,356.95/278.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.96

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