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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.67, 419.22 and 207.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.67, 419.22 and 207.85 is: 311.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.67 : 419.22 = 207.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.67/419.22 = 207.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.67x = 419.22 × 207.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.67x = 87,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,134.88/279.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.56

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