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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.97, 419.47 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.97, 419.47 and 135.38 is: 202.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.97 : 419.47 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.97/419.47 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.97x = 419.47 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.97x = 56,787.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,787.85/279.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.84

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