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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.32, 383.84 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.32, 383.84 and 184.98 is: 255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.32 : 383.84 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.32/383.84 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.32x = 383.84 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.32x = 71,002.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,002.72/278.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.11

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