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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.13, 383.67 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.13, 383.67 and 184.92 is: 255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.13 : 383.67 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.13/383.67 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.13x = 383.67 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.13x = 70,948.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,948.26/278.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.09

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