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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.02, 386.10 and 209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.02, 386.10 and 209.96 is: 289.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.02 : 386.10 = 209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.02/386.10 = 209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.02x = 386.10 × 209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.02x = 81,065.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,065.56/280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.50

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