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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.38, 419.12 and 108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.38, 419.12 and 108.38 is: 162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.38 : 419.12 = 108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.38/419.12 = 108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.38x = 419.12 × 108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.38x = 45,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,422.40/279.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.59

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