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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.62, 385.70 and 196.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.62, 385.70 and 196.72 is: 271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.62 : 385.70 = 196.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.62/385.70 = 196.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.62x = 385.70 × 196.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.62x = 75,874.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,874.90/279.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.35

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