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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.37, 384.91 and 191.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.37, 384.91 and 191.89 is: 264.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.37 : 384.91 = 191.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.37/384.91 = 191.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.37x = 384.91 × 191.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.37x = 73,860.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,860.38/279.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.38

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