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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.24, 384.04 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.24, 384.04 and 184.98 is: 255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.24 : 384.04 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.24/384.04 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.24x = 384.04 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.24x = 71,041.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,041.39/278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.33

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