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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.46, 419.60 and 251.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.46, 419.60 and 251.11 is: 377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.46 : 419.60 = 251.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.46/419.60 = 251.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.46x = 419.60 × 251.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.46x = 105,365.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,365.76/279.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.03

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