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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.77, 420.26 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.77, 420.26 and 150.59 is: 225.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.77 : 420.26 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.77/420.26 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.77x = 420.26 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.77x = 63,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,284.10/280.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.39

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