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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.60, 419.38 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.60, 419.38 and 158.10 is: 237.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.60 : 419.38 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.60/419.38 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.60x = 419.38 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.60x = 66,303.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,303.98/279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.14

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