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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.56, 384.42 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.56, 384.42 and 154.23 is: 212.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.56 : 384.42 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.56/384.42 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.56x = 384.42 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.56x = 59,289.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,289.10/278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.84

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