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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.02, 384.84 and 185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.02, 384.84 and 185.60 is: 255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.02 : 384.84 = 185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.02/384.84 = 185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.02x = 384.84 × 185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.02x = 71,426.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,426.30/279.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.99

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