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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.23, 418.38 and 197.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.23, 418.38 and 197.67 is: 296.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.23 : 418.38 = 197.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.23/418.38 = 197.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.23x = 418.38 × 197.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.23x = 82,701.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,701.17/279.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.18

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