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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.32, 385.45 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.32, 385.45 and 154.98 is: 213.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.32 : 385.45 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.32/385.45 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.32x = 385.45 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.32x = 59,735.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,735.11/279.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.86

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