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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.68, 419.49 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.68, 419.49 and 94.56 is: 141.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.68 : 419.49 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.68/419.49 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.68x = 419.49 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.68x = 39,666.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,666.97/279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.83

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