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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.22, 383.92 and 153.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.22, 383.92 and 153.87 is: 212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.22 : 383.92 = 153.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.22/383.92 = 153.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.22x = 383.92 × 153.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.22x = 59,072.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,072.81/278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.33

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