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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.94, 418.80 and 142.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.94, 418.80 and 142.10 is: 213.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.94 : 418.80 = 142.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.94/418.80 = 142.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.94x = 418.80 × 142.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.94x = 59,509.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,509.39/278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.34

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