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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.08, 384.58 and 205.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.08, 384.58 and 205.27 is: 282.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.08 : 384.58 = 205.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.08/384.58 = 205.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.08x = 384.58 × 205.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.08x = 78,942.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,942.03/279.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.87

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