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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.63, 419.46 and 74.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.63, 419.46 and 74.20 is: 111.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.63 : 419.46 = 74.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.63/419.46 = 74.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.63x = 419.46 × 74.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.63x = 31,123.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,123.93/279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.30

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