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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.37, 384.15 and 154.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.37, 384.15 and 154.03 is: 212.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.37 : 384.15 = 154.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.37/384.15 = 154.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.37x = 384.15 × 154.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.37x = 59,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,170.62/278.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.56

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