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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.98, 420.19 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.98, 420.19 and 193.92 is: 291.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.98 : 420.19 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.98/420.19 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.98x = 420.19 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.98x = 81,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,481.18/279.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.03

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