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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.09, 417.73 and 148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.09, 417.73 and 148.91 is: 222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.09 : 417.73 = 148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.09/417.73 = 148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.09x = 417.73 × 148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.09x = 62,202.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,202.09/279.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.87

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