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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.69, 384.62 and 154.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.69, 384.62 and 154.37 is: 213.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.69 : 384.62 = 154.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.69/384.62 = 154.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.69x = 384.62 × 154.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.69x = 59,373.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,373.98/278.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.05

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