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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.07, 384.96 and 185.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.07, 384.96 and 185.79 is: 256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.07 : 384.96 = 185.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.07/384.96 = 185.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.07x = 384.96 × 185.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.07x = 71,521.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,521.72/279.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.29

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