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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.96, 385.17 and 185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.96, 385.17 and 185.90 is: 256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.96 : 385.17 = 185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.96/385.17 = 185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.96x = 385.17 × 185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.96x = 71,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,601.18/278.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.68

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