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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279, 418.56 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279, 418.56 and 116.82 is: 175.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279 : 418.56 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279/418.56 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279x = 418.56 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279x = 48,896.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,896.18/279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.26

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