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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.59, 385.84 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.59, 385.84 and 155.25 is: 214.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.59 : 385.84 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.59/385.84 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.59x = 385.84 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.59x = 59,901.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,901.66/279.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.25

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