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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.96, 419.85 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.96, 419.85 and 182.58 is: 273.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.96 : 419.85 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.96/419.85 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.96x = 419.85 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.96x = 76,656.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,656.21/279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.81

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