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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.28, 419.04 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.28, 419.04 and 117.28 is: 175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.28 : 419.04 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.28/419.04 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.28x = 419.04 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.28x = 49,145.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,145.01/279.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.97

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