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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.05, 386.43 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.05, 386.43 and 162.03 is: 223.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.05 : 386.43 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.05/386.43 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.05x = 386.43 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.05x = 62,613.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,613.25/280.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.58

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