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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.13, 418.35 and 200.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.13, 418.35 and 200.92 is: 301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.13 : 418.35 = 200.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.13/418.35 = 200.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.13x = 418.35 × 200.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.13x = 84,054.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,054.88/279.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.13

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