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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.39, 419.16 and 96.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.39, 419.16 and 96.79 is: 145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.39 : 419.16 = 96.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.39/419.16 = 96.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.39x = 419.16 × 96.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.39x = 40,570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,570.50/279.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.21

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