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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.63, 419.48 and 125.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.63, 419.48 and 125.53 is: 188.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.63 : 419.48 = 125.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.63/419.48 = 125.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.63x = 419.48 × 125.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.63x = 52,657.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,657.64/279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.31

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