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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.42, 385.58 and 155.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.42, 385.58 and 155.09 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.42 : 385.58 = 155.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.42/385.58 = 155.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.42x = 385.58 × 155.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.42x = 59,798.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,798.59/279.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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