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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.67, 385.97 and 155.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.67, 385.97 and 155.35 is: 214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.67 : 385.97 = 155.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.67/385.97 = 155.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.67x = 385.97 × 155.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.67x = 59,960.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,960.15/279.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.40

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