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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.02, 419.67 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.02, 419.67 and 151.50 is: 227.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.02 : 419.67 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.02/419.67 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.02x = 419.67 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.02x = 63,580.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,580.01/280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.06

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