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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.66, 418.74 and 142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.66, 418.74 and 142.75 is: 213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.66 : 418.74 = 142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.66/418.74 = 142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.66x = 418.74 × 142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.66x = 59,775.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,775.14/279.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.74

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