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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.24, 418.68 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.24, 418.68 and 142.08 is: 213.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.24 : 418.68 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.24/418.68 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.24x = 418.68 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.24x = 59,486.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,486.05/279.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.03

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