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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.32, 419.05 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.32, 419.05 and 140.58 is: 210.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.32 : 419.05 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.32/419.05 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.32x = 419.05 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.32x = 58,910.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,910.05/279.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.91

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