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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.52, 419 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.52, 419 and 96.84 is: 145.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.52 : 419 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.52/419 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.52x = 419 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.52x = 40,575.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,575.96/279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.16

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