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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.14, 385.20 and 154.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.14, 385.20 and 154.79 is: 213.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.14 : 385.20 = 154.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.14/385.20 = 154.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.14x = 385.20 × 154.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.14x = 59,624.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,624.63/279.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.60

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