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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.59, 419.42 and 97.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.59, 419.42 and 97.09 is: 145.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.59 : 419.42 = 97.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.59/419.42 = 97.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.59x = 419.42 × 97.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.59x = 40,720.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,720.68/279.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.65

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