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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.47, 385.70 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.47, 385.70 and 155.16 is: 214.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.47 : 385.70 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.47/385.70 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.47x = 385.70 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.47x = 59,844.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,844.44/279.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.13

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