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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.96, 385.97 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.96, 385.97 and 192.48 is: 265.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.96 : 385.97 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.96/385.97 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.96x = 385.97 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.96x = 74,290.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,290.54/279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.36

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