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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.37, 384.08 and 180.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.37, 384.08 and 180.14 is: 248.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.37 : 384.08 = 180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.37/384.08 = 180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.37x = 384.08 × 180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.37x = 69,185.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,185.35/278.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.54

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