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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.89, 419.40 and 106.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.89, 419.40 and 106.46 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.89 : 419.40 = 106.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.89/419.40 = 106.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.89x = 419.40 × 106.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.89x = 44,648.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,648.80/279.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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