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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.20, 418.66 and 96.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.20, 418.66 and 96.55 is: 144.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.20 : 418.66 = 96.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.20/418.66 = 96.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.20x = 418.66 × 96.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.20x = 40,420.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,420.33/279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.77

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