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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.57, 384.42 and 154.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.57, 384.42 and 154.22 is: 212.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.57 : 384.42 = 154.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.57/384.42 = 154.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.57x = 384.42 × 154.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.57x = 59,286.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,286.28/278.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.83

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