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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.11, 384.87 and 196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.11, 384.87 and 196.19 is: 270.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.11 : 384.87 = 196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.11/384.87 = 196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.11x = 384.87 × 196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.11x = 75,507.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,507.65/279.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.53

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