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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.65, 419.49 and 84.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.65, 419.49 and 84.68 is: 127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.65 : 419.49 = 84.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.65/419.49 = 84.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.65x = 419.49 × 84.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.65x = 35,522.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,522.41/279.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.02

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