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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.84, 385.78 and 201.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.84, 385.78 and 201.14 is: 277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.84 : 385.78 = 201.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.84/385.78 = 201.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.84x = 385.78 × 201.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.84x = 77,595.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,595.79/279.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.29

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