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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.70, 419.41 and 87.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.70, 419.41 and 87.30 is: 130.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.70 : 419.41 = 87.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.70/419.41 = 87.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.70x = 419.41 × 87.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.70x = 36,614.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,614.49/279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.91

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