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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.98, 418.19 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.98, 418.19 and 149.02 is: 223.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.98 : 418.19 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.98/418.19 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.98x = 418.19 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.98x = 62,316.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,316.88/278.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.38

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