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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.24, 383.55 and 184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.24, 383.55 and 184.82 is: 254.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.24 : 383.55 = 184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.24/383.55 = 184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.24x = 383.55 × 184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.24x = 70,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,887.71/278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.77

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