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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.46, 419.10 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.46, 419.10 and 133.16 is: 199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.46 : 419.10 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.46/419.10 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.46x = 419.10 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.46x = 55,807.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,807.36/279.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.70

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