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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.05, 385.07 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.05, 385.07 and 154.72 is: 213.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.05 : 385.07 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.05/385.07 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.05x = 385.07 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.05x = 59,575.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,575.33/279.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.49

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