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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.47, 419.23 and 114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.47, 419.23 and 114.95 is: 172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.47 : 419.23 = 114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.47/419.23 = 114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.47x = 419.23 × 114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.47x = 48,191.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,191.25/279.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.44

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