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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.14, 386.56 and 155.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.14, 386.56 and 155.77 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.14 : 386.56 = 155.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.14/386.56 = 155.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.14x = 386.56 × 155.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.14x = 60,214.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,214.45/280.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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