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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.74, 420.62 and 150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.74, 420.62 and 150.43 is: 225.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.74 : 420.62 = 150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.74/420.62 = 150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.74x = 420.62 × 150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.74x = 63,274.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,274.46/280.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.38

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