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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.30, 419.19 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.30, 419.19 and 117.12 is: 175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.30 : 419.19 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.30/419.19 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.30x = 419.19 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.30x = 49,095.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,095.53/279.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.78

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