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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.76, 420.90 and 150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.76, 420.90 and 150.58 is: 225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.76 : 420.90 = 150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.76/420.90 = 150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.76x = 420.90 × 150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.76x = 63,379.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,379.12/280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.74

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