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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.34, 416.25 and 149.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.34, 416.25 and 149.18 is: 223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.34 : 416.25 = 149.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.34/416.25 = 149.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.34x = 416.25 × 149.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.34x = 62,096.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,096.18/277.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.90

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