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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.69, 419.48 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.69, 419.48 and 115.12 is: 172.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.69 : 419.48 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.69/419.48 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.69x = 419.48 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.69x = 48,290.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,290.54/279.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.66

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