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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.44, 419.48 and 131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.44, 419.48 and 131.33 is: 197.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.44 : 419.48 = 131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.44/419.48 = 131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.44x = 419.48 × 131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.44x = 55,091.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,091.69/279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.15

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