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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.91, 419.99 and 125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.91, 419.99 and 125.80 is: 188.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.91 : 419.99 = 125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.91/419.99 = 125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.91x = 419.99 × 125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.91x = 52,834.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,834.74/279.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.76

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