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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.86, 419.72 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.86, 419.72 and 133.52 is: 200.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.86 : 419.72 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.86/419.72 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.86x = 419.72 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.86x = 56,038.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,038.25/279.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.24

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