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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.20, 385.24 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.20, 385.24 and 190.76 is: 263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.20 : 385.24 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.20/385.24 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.20x = 385.24 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.20x = 73,488.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,488.38/279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.21

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