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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.17, 383.90 and 153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.17, 383.90 and 153.84 is: 212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.17 : 383.90 = 153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.17/383.90 = 153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.17x = 383.90 × 153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.17x = 59,059.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,059.56/278.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.32

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