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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.78, 419.39 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.78, 419.39 and 133.49 is: 200.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.78 : 419.39 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.78/419.39 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.78x = 419.39 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.78x = 55,983.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,983.66/279.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.10

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