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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.13, 385 and 192.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.13, 385 and 192.01 is: 264.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.13 : 385 = 192.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.13/385 = 192.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.13x = 385 × 192.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.13x = 73,923.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,923.85/279.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.84

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