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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.71, 421.14 and 150.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.71, 421.14 and 150.63 is: 225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.71 : 421.14 = 150.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.71/421.14 = 150.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.71x = 421.14 × 150.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.71x = 63,436.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,436.32/280.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.99

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