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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.46, 419.39 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.46, 419.39 and 135.28 is: 203.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.46 : 419.39 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.46/419.39 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.46x = 419.39 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.46x = 56,736.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,736.20/279.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.02

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