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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.32, 418.82 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.32, 418.82 and 116.88 is: 175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.32 : 418.82 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.32/418.82 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.32x = 418.82 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.32x = 48,951.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,951.68/279.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.25

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