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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.19, 418.71 and 132.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.19, 418.71 and 132.85 is: 199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.19 : 418.71 = 132.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.19/418.71 = 132.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.19x = 418.71 × 132.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.19x = 55,624.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,624.58/279.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.24

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