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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.87, 384.84 and 154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.87, 384.84 and 154.55 is: 213.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.87 : 384.84 = 154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.87/384.84 = 154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.87x = 384.84 × 154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.87x = 59,475.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,475.10/278.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.28

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