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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.63, 419.19 and 106.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.63, 419.19 and 106.19 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.63 : 419.19 = 106.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.63/419.19 = 106.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.63x = 419.19 × 106.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.63x = 44,511.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,511.69/279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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