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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.97, 384.96 and 154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.97, 384.96 and 154.63 is: 213.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.97 : 384.96 = 154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.97/384.96 = 154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.97x = 384.96 × 154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.97x = 59,526.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,526.36/278.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.38

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