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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.57, 419.46 and 142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.57, 419.46 and 142.48 is: 213.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.57 : 419.46 = 142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.57/419.46 = 142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.57x = 419.46 × 142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.57x = 59,764.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,764.66/279.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.77

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