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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.79, 384.72 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.79, 384.72 and 154.44 is: 213.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.79 : 384.72 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.79/384.72 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.79x = 384.72 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.79x = 59,417.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,417.02/278.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.12

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