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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.58, 419.12 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.58, 419.12 and 181.82 is: 272.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.58 : 419.12 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.58/419.12 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.58x = 419.12 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.58x = 76,204.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,204.40/279.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.57

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