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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.65, 419.46 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.65, 419.46 and 134.93 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.65 : 419.46 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.65/419.46 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.65x = 419.46 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.65x = 56,597.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,597.74/279.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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