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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.51, 418.19 and 187.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.51, 418.19 and 187.77 is: 280.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.51 : 418.19 = 187.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.51/418.19 = 187.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.51x = 418.19 × 187.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.51x = 78,522.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,522.60/279.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.93

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