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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.55, 419.18 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.55, 419.18 and 149.24 is: 223.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.55 : 419.18 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.55/419.18 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.55x = 419.18 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.55x = 62,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,558.72/279.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.78

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