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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.18, 383.61 and 184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.18, 383.61 and 184.82 is: 254.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.18 : 383.61 = 184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.18/383.61 = 184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.18x = 383.61 × 184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.18x = 70,898.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,898.80/278.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.87

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