Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279, 418.50 and 96.35
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 279, 418.50 and 96.35 is: 144.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279 : 418.50 = 96.35 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279/418.50 = 96.35/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279x = 418.50 × 96.35 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279x = 40,320.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,320.38/279 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144.52
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