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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.96, 419.58 and 125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.96, 419.58 and 125.72 is: 188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.96 : 419.58 = 125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.96/419.58 = 125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.96x = 419.58 × 125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.96x = 52,749.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,749.07/279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.42

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