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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.18, 383.93 and 183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.18, 383.93 and 183.93 is: 253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.18 : 383.93 = 183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.18/383.93 = 183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.18x = 383.93 × 183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.18x = 70,615.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,615.33/278.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.85

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