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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.81, 384.77 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.81, 384.77 and 154.47 is: 213.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.81 : 384.77 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.81/384.77 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.81x = 384.77 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.81x = 59,435.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,435.42/278.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.18

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