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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.86, 384.82 and 154.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.86, 384.82 and 154.51 is: 213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.86 : 384.82 = 154.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.86/384.82 = 154.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.86x = 384.82 × 154.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.86x = 59,455.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,455.84/278.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.21

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