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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.23, 383.95 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.23, 383.95 and 153.90 is: 212.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.23 : 383.95 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.23/383.95 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.23x = 383.95 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.23x = 59,087.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,087.99/278.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.37

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