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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.92, 384.91 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.92, 384.91 and 152.88 is: 210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.92 : 384.91 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.92/384.91 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.92x = 384.91 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.92x = 58,846.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,846.14/278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.98

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