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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.52, 415.68 and 149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.52, 415.68 and 149 is: 223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.52 : 415.68 = 149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.52/415.68 = 149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.52x = 415.68 × 149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.52x = 61,936.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,936.32/277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.18

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