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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.87, 384.82 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.87, 384.82 and 154.54 is: 213.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.87 : 384.82 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.87/384.82 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.87x = 384.82 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.87x = 59,468.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,468.73/278.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.25

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