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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.12, 418.90 and 116.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.12, 418.90 and 116.81 is: 175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.12 : 418.90 = 116.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.12/418.90 = 116.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.12x = 418.90 × 116.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.12x = 48,931.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,931.71/279.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.31

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