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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.89, 419.76 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.89, 419.76 and 104.18 is: 156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.89 : 419.76 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.89/419.76 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.89x = 419.76 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.89x = 43,728.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,728.50/279.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.24

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