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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.55, 419.48 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.55, 419.48 and 133.47 is: 200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.55 : 419.48 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.55/419.48 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.55x = 419.48 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.55x = 55,985.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,985.76/279.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.27

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