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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.11, 385.48 and 186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.11, 385.48 and 186.25 is: 257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.11 : 385.48 = 186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.11/385.48 = 186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.11x = 385.48 × 186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.11x = 71,793.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,793.72/279.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.22

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