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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.44, 418.96 and 149.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.44, 418.96 and 149.35 is: 223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.44 : 418.96 = 149.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.44/418.96 = 149.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.44x = 418.96 × 149.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.44x = 62,571.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,571.68/279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.92

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