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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.18, 420.14 and 150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.18, 420.14 and 150.15 is: 225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.18 : 420.14 = 150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.18/420.14 = 150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.18x = 420.14 × 150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.18x = 63,083.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,083.27/280.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.15

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