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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.93, 386.32 and 155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.93, 386.32 and 155.59 is: 214.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.93 : 386.32 = 155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.93/386.32 = 155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.93x = 386.32 × 155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.93x = 60,106.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,106.47/279.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.72

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