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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.84, 419.34 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.84, 419.34 and 125.58 is: 188.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.84 : 419.34 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.84/419.34 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.84x = 419.34 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.84x = 52,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,660.72/279.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.18

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