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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.81, 384.70 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.81, 384.70 and 175.25 is: 241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.81 : 384.70 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.81/384.70 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.81x = 384.70 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.81x = 67,418.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,418.68/278.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.81

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