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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.90, 419.85 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.90, 419.85 and 133.67 is: 200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.90 : 419.85 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.90/419.85 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.90x = 419.85 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.90x = 56,121.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,121.35/279.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.51

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