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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.94, 419.58 and 205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.94, 419.58 and 205.71 is: 308.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.94 : 419.58 = 205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.94/419.58 = 205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.94x = 419.58 × 205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.94x = 86,310.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,310.24/279.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.32

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