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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.83, 384.51 and 180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.83, 384.51 and 180.82 is: 249.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.83 : 384.51 = 180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.83/384.51 = 180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.83x = 384.51 × 180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.83x = 69,527.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,527.10/278.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.35

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