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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.21, 385.25 and 196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.21, 385.25 and 196.19 is: 270.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.21 : 385.25 = 196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.21/385.25 = 196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.21x = 385.25 × 196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.21x = 75,579.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,579.29/279.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.69

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