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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.98, 419.68 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.98, 419.68 and 150.02 is: 224.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.98 : 419.68 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.98/419.68 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.98x = 419.68 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.98x = 62,960.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,960.39/279.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.87

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