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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.10, 386.07 and 206.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.10, 386.07 and 206.39 is: 284.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.10 : 386.07 = 206.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.10/386.07 = 206.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.10x = 386.07 × 206.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.10x = 79,679.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,679.06/280.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.47

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