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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.19, 384.03 and 184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.19, 384.03 and 184.91 is: 255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.19 : 384.03 = 184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.19/384.03 = 184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.19x = 384.03 × 184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.19x = 71,009.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,009.07/278.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.25

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