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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.24, 383.84 and 180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.24, 383.84 and 180.02 is: 248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.24 : 383.84 = 180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.24/383.84 = 180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.24x = 383.84 × 180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.24x = 69,098.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,098.94/278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.35

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