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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.57, 419.47 and 149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.57, 419.47 and 149.73 is: 224.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.57 : 419.47 = 149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.57/419.47 = 149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.57x = 419.47 × 149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.57x = 62,807.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,807.24/279.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.66

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