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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.35, 384.12 and 154.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.35, 384.12 and 154.01 is: 212.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.35 : 384.12 = 154.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.35/384.12 = 154.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.35x = 384.12 × 154.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.35x = 59,159.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,159.28/278.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.54

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