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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.07, 385.22 and 205.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.07, 385.22 and 205.96 is: 284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.07 : 385.22 = 205.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.07/385.22 = 205.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.07x = 385.22 × 205.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.07x = 79,339.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,339.91/279.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.30

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