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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.63, 385.83 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.63, 385.83 and 191.18 is: 263.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.63 : 385.83 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.63/385.83 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.63x = 385.83 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.63x = 73,761.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,761.05/279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.78

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