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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.52, 385.68 and 196.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.52, 385.68 and 196.36 is: 270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.52 : 385.68 = 196.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.52/385.68 = 196.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.52x = 385.68 × 196.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.52x = 75,732.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,732.12/279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.94

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