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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.91, 386.26 and 155.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.91, 386.26 and 155.55 is: 214.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.91 : 386.26 = 155.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.91/386.26 = 155.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.91x = 386.26 × 155.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.91x = 60,082.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,082.74/279.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.65

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