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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.94, 419.48 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.94, 419.48 and 149.96 is: 224.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.94 : 419.48 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.94/419.48 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.94x = 419.48 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.94x = 62,903.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,903.80/279.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.70

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