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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.11, 418.91 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.11, 418.91 and 187.92 is: 282.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.11 : 418.91 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.11/418.91 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.11x = 418.91 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.11x = 78,720.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,720.63/279.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.04

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