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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.83, 419.85 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.83, 419.85 and 125.70 is: 188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.83 : 419.85 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.83/419.85 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.83x = 419.85 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.83x = 52,775.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,775.15/279.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.60

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