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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.36, 385.38 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.36, 385.38 and 190.86 is: 263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.36 : 385.38 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.36/385.38 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.36x = 385.38 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.36x = 73,553.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,553.63/279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.29

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