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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.27, 385.40 and 154.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.27, 385.40 and 154.93 is: 213.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.27 : 385.40 = 154.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.27/385.40 = 154.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.27x = 385.40 × 154.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.27x = 59,710.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,710.02/279.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.81

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