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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.54, 385.76 and 153.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.54, 385.76 and 153.51 is: 211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.54 : 385.76 = 153.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.54/385.76 = 153.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.54x = 385.76 × 153.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.54x = 59,218.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,218.02/279.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.84

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