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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.31, 418.86 and 96.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.31, 418.86 and 96.67 is: 144.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.31 : 418.86 = 96.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.31/418.86 = 96.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.31x = 418.86 × 96.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.31x = 40,491.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,491.20/279.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.97

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