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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.18, 418.91 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.18, 418.91 and 254.88 is: 382.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.18 : 418.91 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.18/418.91 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.18x = 418.91 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.18x = 106,770.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,770.51/279.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.44

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