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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.65, 385.93 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.65, 385.93 and 155.32 is: 214.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.65 : 385.93 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.65/385.93 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.65x = 385.93 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.65x = 59,941.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,941.88/279.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.34

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