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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.14, 385.37 and 186.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.14, 385.37 and 186.01 is: 256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.14 : 385.37 = 186.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.14/385.37 = 186.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.14x = 385.37 × 186.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.14x = 71,682.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,682.67/279.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.80

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