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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.44, 418.89 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.44, 418.89 and 188.16 is: 282.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.44 : 418.89 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.44/418.89 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.44x = 418.89 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.44x = 78,817.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,817.40/279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.06

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