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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.97, 384.95 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.97, 384.95 and 154.60 is: 213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.97 : 384.95 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.97/384.95 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.97x = 384.95 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.97x = 59,513.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,513.27/278.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.33

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