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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.84, 384.78 and 184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.84, 384.78 and 184.19 is: 254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.84 : 384.78 = 184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.84/384.78 = 184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.84x = 384.78 × 184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.84x = 70,872.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,872.63/278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.17

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