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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.39, 384.05 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.39, 384.05 and 180.18 is: 248.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.39 : 384.05 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.39/384.05 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.39x = 384.05 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.39x = 69,197.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,197.17/278.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.56

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