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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.12, 385.18 and 154.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.12, 385.18 and 154.79 is: 213.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.12 : 385.18 = 154.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.12/385.18 = 154.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.12x = 385.18 × 154.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.12x = 59,622.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,622.59/279.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.61

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