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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.54, 387.10 and 275.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.54, 387.10 and 275.10 is: 382.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.54 : 387.10 = 275.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.54/387.10 = 275.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.54x = 387.10 × 275.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.54x = 106,491.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,491.21/278.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.32

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