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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.88, 384.87 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.88, 384.87 and 154.56 is: 213.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.88 : 384.87 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.88/384.87 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.88x = 384.87 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.88x = 59,485.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,485.51/278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.30

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