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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.13, 386.47 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.13, 386.47 and 162.07 is: 223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.13 : 386.47 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.13/386.47 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.13x = 386.47 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.13x = 62,634.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,634.43/280.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.59

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