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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.10, 385.19 and 180.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.10, 385.19 and 180.79 is: 249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.10 : 385.19 = 180.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.10/385.19 = 180.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.10x = 385.19 × 180.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.10x = 69,636.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,636.57/279.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.50

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