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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.92, 386.35 and 175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.92, 386.35 and 175.07 is: 241.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.92 : 386.35 = 175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.92/386.35 = 175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.92x = 386.35 × 175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.92x = 67,638.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,638.82/279.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.63

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