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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.95, 386.64 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.95, 386.64 and 191.28 is: 264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.95 : 386.64 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.95/386.64 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.95x = 386.64 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.95x = 73,954.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,954.69/279.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.18

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