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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.72, 419.30 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.72, 419.30 and 194.04 is: 290.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.72 : 419.30 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.72/419.30 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.72x = 419.30 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.72x = 81,360.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,360.97/279.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.87

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