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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.66, 419.13 and 142.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.66, 419.13 and 142.77 is: 213.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.66 : 419.13 = 142.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.66/419.13 = 142.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.66x = 419.13 × 142.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.66x = 59,839.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,839.19/279.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.97

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