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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.28, 418.84 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.28, 418.84 and 132.96 is: 199.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.28 : 418.84 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.28/418.84 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.28x = 418.84 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.28x = 55,688.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,688.97/279.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.40

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