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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.68, 384.61 and 154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.68, 384.61 and 154.34 is: 213.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.68 : 384.61 = 154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.68/384.61 = 154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.68x = 384.61 × 154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.68x = 59,360.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,360.71/278.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.01

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