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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.25, 416.64 and 249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.25, 416.64 and 249.89 is: 372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.25 : 416.64 = 249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.25/416.64 = 249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.25x = 416.64 × 249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.25x = 104,113.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,113.02/279.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.83

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