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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.32, 419 and 86.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.32, 419 and 86.96 is: 130.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.32 : 419 = 86.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.32/419 = 86.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.32x = 419 × 86.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.32x = 36,436.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,436.24/279.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.45

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