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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.08, 418.62 and 86.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.08, 418.62 and 86.84 is: 130.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.08 : 418.62 = 86.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.08/418.62 = 86.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.08x = 418.62 × 86.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.08x = 36,352.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,352.96/279.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.26

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