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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.59, 385.70 and 201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.59, 385.70 and 201.08 is: 277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.59 : 385.70 = 201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.59/385.70 = 201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.59x = 385.70 × 201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.59x = 77,556.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,556.51/279.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.40

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