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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.46, 419.95 and 149.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.46, 419.95 and 149.55 is: 224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.46 : 419.95 = 149.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.46/419.95 = 149.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.46x = 419.95 × 149.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.46x = 62,803.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,803.52/279.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.73

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