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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.23, 385.03 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.23, 385.03 and 190.72 is: 262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.23 : 385.03 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.23/385.03 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.23x = 385.03 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.23x = 73,432.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,432.92/279.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.98

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