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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.29, 385.44 and 154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.29, 385.44 and 154.97 is: 213.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.29 : 385.44 = 154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.29/385.44 = 154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.29x = 385.44 × 154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.29x = 59,728.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,728.93/279.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.86

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