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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.25, 383.99 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.25, 383.99 and 180 is: 248.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.25 : 383.99 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.25/383.99 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.25x = 383.99 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.25x = 69,117.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,117.30/278.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.40

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