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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.62, 384.50 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.62, 384.50 and 154.28 is: 212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.62 : 384.50 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.62/384.50 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.62x = 384.50 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.62x = 59,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,320.66/278.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.91

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