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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.36, 385.54 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.36, 385.54 and 186.24 is: 257.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.36 : 385.54 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.36/385.54 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.36x = 385.54 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.36x = 71,802.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,802.97/279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.03

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