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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.89, 386.12 and 197.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.89, 386.12 and 197.05 is: 271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.89 : 386.12 = 197.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.89/386.12 = 197.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.89x = 386.12 × 197.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.89x = 76,084.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,084.95/279.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.84

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