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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.91, 384.74 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.91, 384.74 and 180.76 is: 249.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.91 : 384.74 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.91/384.74 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.91x = 384.74 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.91x = 69,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,544.70/278.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.35

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