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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.79, 418.25 and 83.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.79, 418.25 and 83.79 is: 125.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.79 : 418.25 = 83.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.79/418.25 = 83.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.79x = 418.25 × 83.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.79x = 35,044.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,044.75/278.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.70

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