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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.03, 418.70 and 142.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.03, 418.70 and 142.11 is: 213.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.03 : 418.70 = 142.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.03/418.70 = 142.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.03x = 418.70 × 142.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.03x = 59,500.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,500.75/279.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.24

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