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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.87, 419.80 and 106.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.87, 419.80 and 106.49 is: 159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.87 : 419.80 = 106.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.87/419.80 = 106.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.87x = 419.80 × 106.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.87x = 44,706.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,706.08/279.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.74

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