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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.19, 418.65 and 135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.19, 418.65 and 135.01 is: 202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.19 : 418.65 = 135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.19/418.65 = 135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.19x = 418.65 × 135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.19x = 56,521.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,521.94/279.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.45

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