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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.98, 419.73 and 133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.98, 419.73 and 133.65 is: 200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.98 : 419.73 = 133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.98/419.73 = 133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.98x = 419.73 × 133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.98x = 56,096.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,096.91/279.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.36

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