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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.08, 385.19 and 161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.08, 385.19 and 161.14 is: 222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.08 : 385.19 = 161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.08/385.19 = 161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.08x = 385.19 × 161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.08x = 62,068.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,068.96/279.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.40

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