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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.00, 386.43 and 155.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.00, 386.43 and 155.67 is: 214.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.00 : 386.43 = 155.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.00/386.43 = 155.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.00x = 386.43 × 155.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.00x = 60,156.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,156.42/280.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.84

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