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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.28, 418.91 and 149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.28, 418.91 and 149.08 is: 223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.28 : 418.91 = 149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.28/418.91 = 149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.28x = 418.91 × 149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.28x = 62,451.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,451.10/279.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.61

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