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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.93, 419.85 and 74.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.93, 419.85 and 74.50 is: 111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.93 : 419.85 = 74.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.93/419.85 = 74.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.93x = 419.85 × 74.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.93x = 31,278.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,278.45/279.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.74

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