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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.22, 418.35 and 140.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.22, 418.35 and 140.21 is: 210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.22 : 418.35 = 140.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.22/418.35 = 140.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.22x = 418.35 × 140.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.22x = 58,654.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,654.76/279.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.07

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