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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.07, 418.87 and 142.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.07, 418.87 and 142.22 is: 213.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.07 : 418.87 = 142.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.07/418.87 = 142.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.07x = 418.87 × 142.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.07x = 59,571.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,571.69/279.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.47

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