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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.82, 384.76 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.82, 384.76 and 154.47 is: 213.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.82 : 384.76 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.82/384.76 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.82x = 384.76 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.82x = 59,433.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,433.49/278.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.16

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