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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.30, 418.78 and 149.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.30, 418.78 and 149.18 is: 223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.30 : 418.78 = 149.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.30/418.78 = 149.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.30x = 418.78 × 149.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.30x = 62,473.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,473.60/279.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.68

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