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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.65, 419.58 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.65, 419.58 and 106.38 is: 159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.65 : 419.58 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.65/419.58 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.65x = 419.58 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.65x = 44,634.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,634.92/279.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.61

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