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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.12, 420 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.12, 420 and 150.04 is: 224.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.12 : 420 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.12/420 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.12x = 420 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.12x = 63,016.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,016.80/280.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.96

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