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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.13, 385.02 and 184.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.13, 385.02 and 184.57 is: 254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.13 : 385.02 = 184.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.13/385.02 = 184.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.13x = 385.02 × 184.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.13x = 71,063.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,063.14/279.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.59

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