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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.98, 419.51 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.98, 419.51 and 182.34 is: 273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.98 : 419.51 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.98/419.51 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.98x = 419.51 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.98x = 76,492.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,492.36/279.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.20

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