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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.26, 420.21 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.26, 420.21 and 150.18 is: 225.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.26 : 420.21 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.26/420.21 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.26x = 420.21 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.26x = 63,107.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,107.14/280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.17

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