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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.35, 418.97 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.35, 418.97 and 125.28 is: 187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.35 : 418.97 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.35/418.97 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.35x = 418.97 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.35x = 52,488.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,488.87/279.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.90

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