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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.41, 418.95 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.41, 418.95 and 132.96 is: 199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.41 : 418.95 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.41/418.95 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.41x = 418.95 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.41x = 55,703.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,703.59/279.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.36

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