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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.79, 384.75 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.79, 384.75 and 154.47 is: 213.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.79 : 384.75 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.79/384.75 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.79x = 384.75 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.79x = 59,429.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,429.64/278.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.17

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