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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.40, 385.61 and 155.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.40, 385.61 and 155.07 is: 214.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.40 : 385.61 = 155.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.40/385.61 = 155.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.40x = 385.61 × 155.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.40x = 59,796.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,796.54/279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.02

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