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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.65, 419.44 and 74.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.65, 419.44 and 74.23 is: 111.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.65 : 419.44 = 74.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.65/419.44 = 74.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.65x = 419.44 × 74.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.65x = 31,135.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,135.03/279.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.34

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