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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.14, 417.96 and 181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.14, 417.96 and 181.48 is: 271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.14 : 417.96 = 181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.14/417.96 = 181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.14x = 417.96 × 181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.14x = 75,851.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,851.38/279.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.73

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