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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.38, 385.51 and 155.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.38, 385.51 and 155.02 is: 213.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.38 : 385.51 = 155.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.38/385.51 = 155.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.38x = 385.51 × 155.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.38x = 59,760.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,760.99/279.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.91

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