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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.26, 384 and 180.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.26, 384 and 180.25 is: 248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.26 : 384 = 180.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.26/384 = 180.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.26x = 384 × 180.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.26x = 69,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,216/278.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.75

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