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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.43, 420.51 and 150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.43, 420.51 and 150.41 is: 225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.43 : 420.51 = 150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.43/420.51 = 150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.43x = 420.51 × 150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.43x = 63,246.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,246.81/280.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.54

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