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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.63, 419.45 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.63, 419.45 and 183.42 is: 275.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.63 : 419.45 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.63/419.45 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.63x = 419.45 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.63x = 76,934.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,934.60/279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.13

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