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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.86, 419.65 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.86, 419.65 and 106.52 is: 159.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.86 : 419.65 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.86/419.65 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.86x = 419.65 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.86x = 44,698.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,698.75/279.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.72

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