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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.45, 419.18 and 135.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.45, 419.18 and 135.13 is: 202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.45 : 419.18 = 135.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.45/419.18 = 135.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.45x = 419.18 × 135.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.45x = 56,643.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,643.12/279.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.70

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