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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.16, 386.88 and 255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.16, 386.88 and 255.68 is: 353.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.16 : 386.88 = 255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.16/386.88 = 255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.16x = 386.88 × 255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.16x = 98,917.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,917.48/280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.07

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