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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.47, 419.22 and 94.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.47, 419.22 and 94.39 is: 141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.47 : 419.22 = 94.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.47/419.22 = 94.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.47x = 419.22 × 94.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.47x = 39,569.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,569.13/279.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.59

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