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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.99, 386.51 and 201.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.99, 386.51 and 201.35 is: 277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.99 : 386.51 = 201.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.99/386.51 = 201.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.99x = 386.51 × 201.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.99x = 77,823.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,823.75/279.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.95

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