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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.43, 419.16 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.43, 419.16 and 188.32 is: 282.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.43 : 419.16 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.43/419.16 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.43x = 419.16 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.43x = 78,936.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,936.21/279.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.49

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