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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.37, 419.25 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.37, 419.25 and 155.84 is: 233.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.37 : 419.25 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.37/419.25 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.37x = 419.25 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.37x = 65,335.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,335.92/279.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.87

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