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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.28, 384 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.28, 384 and 160.20 is: 221.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.28 : 384 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.28/384 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.28x = 384 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.28x = 61,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,516.80/278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.06

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