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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.86, 419.79 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.86, 419.79 and 184.28 is: 276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.86 : 419.79 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.86/419.79 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.86x = 419.79 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.86x = 77,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,358.90/279.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.42

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