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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.11, 418.64 and 86.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.11, 418.64 and 86.73 is: 130.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.11 : 418.64 = 86.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.11/418.64 = 86.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.11x = 418.64 × 86.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.11x = 36,308.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,308.21/279.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.09

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