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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.08, 385.92 and 206.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.08, 385.92 and 206.31 is: 284.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.08 : 385.92 = 206.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.08/385.92 = 206.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.08x = 385.92 × 206.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.08x = 79,619.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,619.16/280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.27

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