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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.33, 383.67 and 184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.33, 383.67 and 184.91 is: 254.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.33 : 383.67 = 184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.33/383.67 = 184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.33x = 383.67 × 184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.33x = 70,943.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,943.19/278.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.89

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