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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.02, 385.24 and 195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.02, 385.24 and 195.17 is: 269.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.02 : 385.24 = 195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.02/385.24 = 195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.02x = 385.24 × 195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.02x = 75,187.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,187.29/279.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.47

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