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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.84, 384.79 and 154.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.84, 384.79 and 154.51 is: 213.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.84 : 384.79 = 154.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.84/384.79 = 154.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.84x = 384.79 × 154.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.84x = 59,453.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,453.90/278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.22

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