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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.83, 419.32 and 117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.83, 419.32 and 117.43 is: 175.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.83 : 419.32 = 117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.83/419.32 = 117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.83x = 419.32 × 117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.83x = 49,239.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,239.85/279.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.96

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