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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.97, 385.02 and 180.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.97, 385.02 and 180.65 is: 249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.97 : 385.02 = 180.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.97/385.02 = 180.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.97x = 385.02 × 180.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.97x = 69,551.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,551.94/278.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.32

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