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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279, 418.32 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279, 418.32 and 197.64 is: 296.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279 : 418.32 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279/418.32 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279x = 418.32 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279x = 82,676.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,676.76/279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.33

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