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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.07, 386.50 and 160.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.07, 386.50 and 160.45 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.07 : 386.50 = 160.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.07/386.50 = 160.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.07x = 386.50 × 160.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.07x = 62,015.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,015.71/280.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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