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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.82, 419.73 and 183.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.82, 419.73 and 183.61 is: 275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.82 : 419.73 = 183.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.82/419.73 = 183.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.82x = 419.73 × 183.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.82x = 77,065.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,065.58/279.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.41

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