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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.83, 419.91 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.83, 419.91 and 115.27 is: 172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.83 : 419.91 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.83/419.91 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.83x = 419.91 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.83x = 48,403.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,403.03/279.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.97

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