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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.52, 419.34 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.52, 419.34 and 135.34 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.52 : 419.34 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.52/419.34 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.52x = 419.34 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.52x = 56,753.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,753.48/279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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