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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.09, 386.52 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.09, 386.52 and 155.76 is: 214.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.09 : 386.52 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.09/386.52 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.09x = 386.52 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.09x = 60,204.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,204.36/280.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.95

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