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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.92, 418.44 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.92, 418.44 and 142.04 is: 213.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.92 : 418.44 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.92/418.44 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.92x = 418.44 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.92x = 59,435.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,435.22/278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.09

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