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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.69, 386.54 and 209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.69, 386.54 and 209.99 is: 290.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.69 : 386.54 = 209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.69/386.54 = 209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.69x = 386.54 × 209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.69x = 81,166.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,166.55/279.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.20

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