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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.99, 386.39 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.99, 386.39 and 175.13 is: 241.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.99 : 386.39 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.99/386.39 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.99x = 386.39 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.99x = 67,665.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,665.67/279.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.67

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