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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.83, 419.93 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.83, 419.93 and 125.82 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.83 : 419.93 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.83/419.93 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.83x = 419.93 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.83x = 52,834.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,834.96/279.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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