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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.99, 419.82 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.99, 419.82 and 133.79 is: 200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.99 : 419.82 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.99/419.82 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.99x = 419.82 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.99x = 56,167.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,167.72/279.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.61

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