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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.06, 385.17 and 266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.06, 385.17 and 266.01 is: 367.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.06 : 385.17 = 266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.06/385.17 = 266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.06x = 385.17 × 266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.06x = 102,459.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,459.07/279.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.16

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