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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.47, 419.24 and 188.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.47, 419.24 and 188.14 is: 282.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.47 : 419.24 = 188.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.47/419.24 = 188.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.47x = 419.24 × 188.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.47x = 78,875.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,875.81/279.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.23

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