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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.88, 419.66 and 156.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.88, 419.66 and 156.61 is: 234.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.88 : 419.66 = 156.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.88/419.66 = 156.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.88x = 419.66 × 156.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.88x = 65,722.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,722.29/279.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.83

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