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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.99, 419.97 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.99, 419.97 and 135.27 is: 202.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.99 : 419.97 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.99/419.97 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.99x = 419.97 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.99x = 56,809.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,809.34/279.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.90

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