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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.30, 419.18 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.30, 419.18 and 142.43 is: 213.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.30 : 419.18 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.30/419.18 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.30x = 419.18 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.30x = 59,704.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,704.54/279.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.77

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