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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.91, 419.88 and 97.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.91, 419.88 and 97.25 is: 145.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.91 : 419.88 = 97.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.91/419.88 = 97.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.91x = 419.88 × 97.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.91x = 40,833.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,833.33/279.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.88

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