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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.15, 383.83 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.15, 383.83 and 160.14 is: 220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.15 : 383.83 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.15/383.83 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.15x = 383.83 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.15x = 61,466.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,466.54/278.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.98

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