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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.19, 383.67 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.19, 383.67 and 185.04 is: 255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.19 : 383.67 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.19/383.67 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.19x = 383.67 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.19x = 70,994.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,994.30/278.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.20

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