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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.37, 418.64 and 157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.37, 418.64 and 157.01 is: 235.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.37 : 418.64 = 157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.37/418.64 = 157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.37x = 418.64 × 157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.37x = 65,728.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,728.97/279.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.28

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