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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.49, 419.30 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.49, 419.30 and 142.53 is: 213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.49 : 419.30 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.49/419.30 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.49x = 419.30 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.49x = 59,763.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,763.19/279.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.83

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