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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.14, 386.59 and 155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.14, 386.59 and 155.81 is: 215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.14 : 386.59 = 155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.14/386.59 = 155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.14x = 386.59 × 155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.14x = 60,233.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,233.28/280.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.01

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