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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.44, 383.96 and 180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.44, 383.96 and 180.20 is: 248.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.44 : 383.96 = 180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.44/383.96 = 180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.44x = 383.96 × 180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.44x = 69,189.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,189.59/278.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.49

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