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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.36, 385.50 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.36, 385.50 and 191.88 is: 264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.36 : 385.50 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.36/385.50 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.36x = 385.50 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.36x = 73,969.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,969.74/279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.78

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