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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.07, 419.67 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.07, 419.67 and 150.08 is: 224.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.07 : 419.67 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.07/419.67 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.07x = 419.67 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.07x = 62,984.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,984.56/280.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.89

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