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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.20, 385.31 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.20, 385.31 and 154.88 is: 213.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.20 : 385.31 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.20/385.31 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.20x = 385.31 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.20x = 59,674.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,674.11/279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.73

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