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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.15, 385.11 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.15, 385.11 and 205.34 is: 283.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.15 : 385.11 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.15/385.11 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.15x = 385.11 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.15x = 79,078.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,078.49/279.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.28

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