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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.96, 420.09 and 211.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.96, 420.09 and 211.90 is: 317.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.96 : 420.09 = 211.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.96/420.09 = 211.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.96x = 420.09 × 211.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.96x = 89,017.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,017.59/279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.96

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