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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.55, 419.80 and 156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.55, 419.80 and 156.10 is: 234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.55 : 419.80 = 156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.55/419.80 = 156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.55x = 419.80 × 156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.55x = 65,530.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,530.78/279.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.42

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