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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.28, 418.86 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.28, 418.86 and 108.28 is: 162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.28 : 418.86 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.28/418.86 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.28x = 418.86 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.28x = 45,354.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,354.16/279.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.40

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