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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.22, 418.49 and 142.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.22, 418.49 and 142.19 is: 213.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.22 : 418.49 = 142.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.22/418.49 = 142.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.22x = 418.49 × 142.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.22x = 59,506.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,506.56/279.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.12

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