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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.26, 385.45 and 191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.26, 385.45 and 191.91 is: 264.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.26 : 385.45 = 191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.26/385.45 = 191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.26x = 385.45 × 191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.26x = 73,971.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,971.71/279.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.88

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