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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.01, 385.00 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.01, 385.00 and 154.67 is: 213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.01 : 385.00 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.01/385.00 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.01x = 385.00 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.01x = 59,546.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,546.22/279.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.42

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