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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.08, 386.52 and 155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.08, 386.52 and 155.75 is: 214.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.08 : 386.52 = 155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.08/386.52 = 155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.08x = 386.52 × 155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.08x = 60,199.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,199.42/280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.93

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