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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.97, 385.91 and 192.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.97, 385.91 and 192.49 is: 265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.97 : 385.91 = 192.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.97/385.91 = 192.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.97x = 385.91 × 192.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.97x = 74,283.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,283.82/279.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.33

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