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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.07, 418.70 and 86.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.07, 418.70 and 86.70 is: 130.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.07 : 418.70 = 86.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.07/418.70 = 86.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.07x = 418.70 × 86.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.07x = 36,301.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,301.29/279.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.08

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