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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.12, 418.50 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.12, 418.50 and 149.04 is: 223.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.12 : 418.50 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.12/418.50 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.12x = 418.50 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.12x = 62,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,373.24/279.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.46

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