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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.70, 419.49 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.70, 419.49 and 87.33 is: 130.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.70 : 419.49 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.70/419.49 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.70x = 419.49 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.70x = 36,634.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,634.06/279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.98

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