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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.27, 384.02 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.27, 384.02 and 153.92 is: 212.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.27 : 384.02 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.27/384.02 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.27x = 384.02 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.27x = 59,105.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,105.67/278.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.41

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