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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.94, 419.68 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.94, 419.68 and 133.62 is: 200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.94 : 419.68 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.94/419.68 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.94x = 419.68 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.94x = 56,077.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,077.64/279.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.32

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