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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.85, 385.59 and 200.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.85, 385.59 and 200.91 is: 276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.85 : 385.59 = 200.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.85/385.59 = 200.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.85x = 385.59 × 200.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.85x = 77,469.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,469.85/279.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.83

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