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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.23, 384.95 and 201.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.23, 384.95 and 201.47 is: 277.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.23 : 384.95 = 201.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.23/384.95 = 201.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.23x = 384.95 × 201.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.23x = 77,554.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,554.46/279.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.75

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