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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.34, 419.76 and 149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.34, 419.76 and 149.43 is: 224.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.34 : 419.76 = 149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.34/419.76 = 149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.34x = 419.76 × 149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.34x = 62,724.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,724.74/279.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.55

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