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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.16, 418.59 and 142.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.16, 418.59 and 142.15 is: 213.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.16 : 418.59 = 142.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.16/418.59 = 142.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.16x = 418.59 × 142.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.16x = 59,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,502.57/279.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.15

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