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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.55, 384.37 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.55, 384.37 and 154.20 is: 212.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.55 : 384.37 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.55/384.37 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.55x = 384.37 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.55x = 59,269.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,269.85/278.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.78

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