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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.16, 418.82 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.16, 418.82 and 96.62 is: 144.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.16 : 418.82 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.16/418.82 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.16x = 418.82 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.16x = 40,463.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,463.81/279.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.95

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