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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.94, 419.63 and 188.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.94, 419.63 and 188.67 is: 282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.94 : 419.63 = 188.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.94/419.63 = 188.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.94x = 419.63 × 188.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.94x = 79,171.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,171.59/279.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.82

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