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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.47, 418.89 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.47, 418.89 and 182.16 is: 273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.47 : 418.89 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.47/418.89 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.47x = 418.89 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.47x = 76,302.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,302.98/279.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.03

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