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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.34, 419.26 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.34, 419.26 and 149.45 is: 224.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.34 : 419.26 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.34/419.26 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.34x = 419.26 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.34x = 62,658.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,658.41/279.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.31

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