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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.18, 418.77 and 86.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.18, 418.77 and 86.82 is: 130.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.18 : 418.77 = 86.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.18/418.77 = 86.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.18x = 418.77 × 86.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.18x = 36,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,357.61/279.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.23

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