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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.75, 419.02 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.75, 419.02 and 256.06 is: 383.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.75 : 419.02 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.75/419.02 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.75x = 419.02 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.75x = 107,292.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,292.57/279.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.53

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