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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.54, 385.80 and 206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.54, 385.80 and 206.10 is: 284.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.54 : 385.80 = 206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.54/385.80 = 206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.54x = 385.80 × 206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.54x = 79,513.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,513.38/279.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.44

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