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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.62, 419.13 and 96.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.62, 419.13 and 96.89 is: 145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.62 : 419.13 = 96.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.62/419.13 = 96.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.62x = 419.13 × 96.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.62x = 40,607.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,607.41/279.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.23

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