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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.47, 385.91 and 196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.47, 385.91 and 196.76 is: 271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.47 : 385.91 = 196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.47/385.91 = 196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.47x = 385.91 × 196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.47x = 75,932.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,932.37/279.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.70

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