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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.91, 418.62 and 142.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.91, 418.62 and 142.05 is: 213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.91 : 418.62 = 142.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.91/418.62 = 142.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.91x = 418.62 × 142.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.91x = 59,463.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,463.57/278.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.20

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