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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.72, 419.59 and 97.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.72, 419.59 and 97.13 is: 145.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.72 : 419.59 = 97.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.72/419.59 = 97.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.72x = 419.59 × 97.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.72x = 40,752.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,752.68/279.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.69

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