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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.72, 419.76 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.72, 419.76 and 183.60 is: 275.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.72 : 419.76 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.72/419.76 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.72x = 419.76 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.72x = 77,067.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,067.94/279.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.52

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