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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.63, 419.16 and 142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.63, 419.16 and 142.26 is: 213.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.63 : 419.16 = 142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.63/419.16 = 142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.63x = 419.16 × 142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.63x = 59,629.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,629.70/279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.25

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