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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.28, 383.76 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.28, 383.76 and 180 is: 248.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.28 : 383.76 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.28/383.76 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.28x = 383.76 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.28x = 69,076.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,076.80/278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.23

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