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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.23, 418.88 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.23, 418.88 and 116.92 is: 175.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.23 : 418.88 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.23/418.88 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.23x = 418.88 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.23x = 48,974.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,974.69/279.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.39

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