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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.24, 383.96 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.24, 383.96 and 153.90 is: 212.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.24 : 383.96 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.24/383.96 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.24x = 383.96 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.24x = 59,090.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,090.96/278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.38

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