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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.35, 418.90 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.35, 418.90 and 149.32 is: 223.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.35 : 418.90 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.35/418.90 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.35x = 418.90 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.35x = 62,550.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,550.15/279.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.91

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