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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.76, 419.90 and 149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.76, 419.90 and 149.87 is: 224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.76 : 419.90 = 149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.76/419.90 = 149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.76x = 419.90 × 149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.76x = 62,929.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,929.66/279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.95

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