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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.17, 385.05 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.17, 385.05 and 195 is: 268.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.17 : 385.05 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.17/385.05 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.17x = 385.05 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.17x = 75,084.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,084.75/279.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.96

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