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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.58, 419.47 and 142.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.58, 419.47 and 142.69 is: 214.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.58 : 419.47 = 142.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.58/419.47 = 142.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.58x = 419.47 × 142.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.58x = 59,852.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,852.77/279.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.08

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