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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.18, 384.90 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.18, 384.90 and 205.50 is: 283.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.18 : 384.90 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.18/384.90 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.18x = 384.90 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.18x = 79,096.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,096.95/279.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.32

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