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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.61, 419.69 and 183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.61, 419.69 and 183.49 is: 275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.61 : 419.69 = 183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.61/419.69 = 183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.61x = 419.69 × 183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.61x = 77,008.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,008.92/279.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.42

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