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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.51, 419 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.51, 419 and 140.60 is: 210.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.51 : 419 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.51/419 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.51x = 419 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.51x = 58,911.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,911.40/279.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.77

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