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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.19, 418.56 and 192.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.19, 418.56 and 192.54 is: 288.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.19 : 418.56 = 192.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.19/418.56 = 192.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.19x = 418.56 × 192.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.19x = 80,590.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,590.39/279.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.66

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