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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.23, 418.84 and 84.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.23, 418.84 and 84.23 is: 126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.23 : 418.84 = 84.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.23/418.84 = 84.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.23x = 418.84 × 84.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.23x = 35,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,276.38/279.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.34

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