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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.59, 419.40 and 94.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.59, 419.40 and 94.51 is: 141.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.59 : 419.40 = 94.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.59/419.40 = 94.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.59x = 419.40 × 94.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.59x = 39,637.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,637.66/279.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.77

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