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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.55, 419.32 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.55, 419.32 and 74.12 is: 111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.55 : 419.32 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.55/419.32 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.55x = 419.32 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.55x = 31,080.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,080.00/279.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.18

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