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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.47, 384.39 and 180.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.47, 384.39 and 180.49 is: 249.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.47 : 384.39 = 180.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.47/384.39 = 180.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.47x = 384.39 × 180.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.47x = 69,378.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,378.55/278.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.14

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