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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.25, 385.37 and 154.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.25, 385.37 and 154.91 is: 213.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.25 : 385.37 = 154.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.25/385.37 = 154.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.25x = 385.37 × 154.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.25x = 59,695.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,695.93/279.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.77

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