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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.14, 385.17 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.14, 385.17 and 186.03 is: 256.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.14 : 385.17 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.14/385.17 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.14x = 385.17 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.14x = 71,651.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,651.25/279.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.69

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