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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.14, 385.14 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.14, 385.14 and 162.64 is: 224.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.14 : 385.14 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.14/385.14 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.14x = 385.14 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.14x = 62,639.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,639.17/279.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.40

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