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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.15, 386.58 and 155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.15, 386.58 and 155.81 is: 215.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.15 : 386.58 = 155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.15/386.58 = 155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.15x = 386.58 × 155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.15x = 60,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,231.68/280.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.00

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