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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.49, 384.12 and 185.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.49, 384.12 and 185.19 is: 255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.49 : 384.12 = 185.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.49/384.12 = 185.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.49x = 384.12 × 185.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.49x = 71,133.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,133.22/278.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.43

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