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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.32, 383.96 and 180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.32, 383.96 and 180.04 is: 248.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.32 : 383.96 = 180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.32/383.96 = 180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.32x = 383.96 × 180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.32x = 69,128.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,128.16/278.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.38

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