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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.57, 419.31 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.57, 419.31 and 149.16 is: 223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.57 : 419.31 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.57/419.31 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.57x = 419.31 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.57x = 62,545.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,545.85/279.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.72

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