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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.42, 419.19 and 142.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.42, 419.19 and 142.54 is: 213.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.42 : 419.19 = 142.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.42/419.19 = 142.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.42x = 419.19 × 142.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.42x = 59,751.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,751.34/279.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.84

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