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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.18, 385.56 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.18, 385.56 and 191.97 is: 265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.18 : 385.56 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.18/385.56 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.18x = 385.56 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.18x = 74,015.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,015.95/279.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.12

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