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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.23, 418.77 and 132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.23, 418.77 and 132.89 is: 199.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.23 : 418.77 = 132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.23/418.77 = 132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.23x = 418.77 × 132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.23x = 55,648.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,648.25/279.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.30

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