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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.96, 384.94 and 180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.96, 384.94 and 180.80 is: 249.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.96 : 384.94 = 180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.96/384.94 = 180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.96x = 384.94 × 180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.96x = 69,597.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,597.15/278.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.49

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