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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.59, 418.39 and 207.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.59, 418.39 and 207.05 is: 309.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.59 : 418.39 = 207.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.59/418.39 = 207.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.59x = 418.39 × 207.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.59x = 86,625.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,625.04/279.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.83

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