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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.54, 419.52 and 106.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.54, 419.52 and 106.26 is: 159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.54 : 419.52 = 106.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.54/419.52 = 106.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.54x = 419.52 × 106.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.54x = 44,578.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,578.20/279.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.47

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