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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.48, 384.28 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.48, 384.28 and 154.13 is: 212.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.48 : 384.28 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.48/384.28 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.48x = 384.28 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.48x = 59,226.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,226.77/278.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.68

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