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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.49, 384.30 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.49, 384.30 and 154.14 is: 212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.49 : 384.30 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.49/384.30 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.49x = 384.30 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.49x = 59,236.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,236.00/278.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.71

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