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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.28, 419.25 and 188.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.28, 419.25 and 188.14 is: 282.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.28 : 419.25 = 188.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.28/419.25 = 188.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.28x = 419.25 × 188.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.28x = 78,877.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,877.70/279.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.43

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