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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.56, 418.70 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.56, 418.70 and 135.24 is: 202.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.56 : 418.70 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.56/418.70 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.56x = 418.70 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.56x = 56,624.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,624.99/279.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.55

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