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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280, 386.56 and 210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280, 386.56 and 210.88 is: 291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280 : 386.56 = 210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280/386.56 = 210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280x = 386.56 × 210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280x = 81,517.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,517.77/280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.13

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