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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.63, 419.45 and 97.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.63, 419.45 and 97.04 is: 145.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.63 : 419.45 = 97.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.63/419.45 = 97.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.63x = 419.45 × 97.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.63x = 40,700.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,700.85/279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.55

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