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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.14, 417.37 and 154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.14, 417.37 and 154.84 is: 232.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.14 : 417.37 = 154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.14/417.37 = 154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.14x = 417.37 × 154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.14x = 64,625.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,625.57/278.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.35

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