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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.56, 419.28 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.56, 419.28 and 74.13 is: 111.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.56 : 419.28 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.56/419.28 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.56x = 419.28 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.56x = 31,079.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,079.13/279.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.17

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