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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.16, 417.88 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.16, 417.88 and 148.84 is: 222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.16 : 417.88 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.16/417.88 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.16x = 417.88 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.16x = 62,195.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,195.56/279.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.79

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