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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.97, 419.94 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.97, 419.94 and 115.32 is: 172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.97 : 419.94 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.97/419.94 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.97x = 419.94 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.97x = 48,427.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,427.48/279.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.97

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