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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.77, 419.58 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.77, 419.58 and 131.54 is: 197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.77 : 419.58 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.77/419.58 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.77x = 419.58 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.77x = 55,191.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,191.55/279.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.27

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