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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279, 385.05 and 194.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279, 385.05 and 194.99 is: 269.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279 : 385.05 = 194.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279/385.05 = 194.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279x = 385.05 × 194.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279x = 75,080.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,080.90/279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.11

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