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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.53, 385.71 and 155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.53, 385.71 and 155.17 is: 214.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.53 : 385.71 = 155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.53/385.71 = 155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.53x = 385.71 × 155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.53x = 59,850.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,850.62/279.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.11

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