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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.42, 385.56 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.42, 385.56 and 155.08 is: 213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.42 : 385.56 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.42/385.56 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.42x = 385.56 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.42x = 59,792.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,792.64/279.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.99

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