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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.06, 386.46 and 155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.06, 386.46 and 155.71 is: 214.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.06 : 386.46 = 155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.06/386.46 = 155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.06x = 386.46 × 155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.06x = 60,176.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,176.17/280.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.87

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