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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.77, 419.45 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.77, 419.45 and 115.20 is: 172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.77 : 419.45 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.77/419.45 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.77x = 419.45 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.77x = 48,320.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,320.06/279.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.72

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