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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.18, 385.66 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.18, 385.66 and 201.96 is: 278.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.18 : 385.66 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.18/385.66 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.18x = 385.66 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.18x = 77,887.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,887.89/279.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.99

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