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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.63, 419.33 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.63, 419.33 and 135.39 is: 203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.63 : 419.33 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.63/419.33 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.63x = 419.33 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.63x = 56,772.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,772.41/279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.03

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