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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.36, 419.52 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.36, 419.52 and 183.36 is: 275.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.36 : 419.52 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.36/419.52 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.36x = 419.52 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.36x = 76,923.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,923.19/279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.36

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