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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.19, 418.83 and 158.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.19, 418.83 and 158.23 is: 237.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.19 : 418.83 = 158.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.19/418.83 = 158.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.19x = 418.83 × 158.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.19x = 66,271.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,271.47/279.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.37

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