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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279, 418.68 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279, 418.68 and 149.04 is: 223.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279 : 418.68 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279/418.68 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279x = 418.68 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279x = 62,400.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,400.07/279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.66

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