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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.76, 419.64 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.76, 419.64 and 135.34 is: 203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.76 : 419.64 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.76/419.64 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.76x = 419.64 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.76x = 56,794.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,794.08/279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.01

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