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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.22, 419.18 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.22, 419.18 and 188.32 is: 282.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.22 : 419.18 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.22/419.18 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.22x = 419.18 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.22x = 78,939.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,939.98/279.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.72

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