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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.61, 419.29 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.61, 419.29 and 149.58 is: 224.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.61 : 419.29 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.61/419.29 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.61x = 419.29 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.61x = 62,717.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,717.40/279.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.30

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