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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.62, 420.88 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.62, 420.88 and 150.56 is: 225.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.62 : 420.88 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.62/420.88 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.62x = 420.88 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.62x = 63,367.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,367.69/280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.81

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