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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.03, 386.41 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.03, 386.41 and 155.68 is: 214.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.03 : 386.41 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.03/386.41 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.03x = 386.41 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.03x = 60,155.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,155.98/280.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.82

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