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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.50, 419.40 and 147.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.50, 419.40 and 147.74 is: 221.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.50 : 419.40 = 147.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.50/419.40 = 147.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.50x = 419.40 × 147.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.50x = 61,960.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,960.06/279.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.69

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