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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.17, 386.39 and 206.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.17, 386.39 and 206.67 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.17 : 386.39 = 206.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.17/386.39 = 206.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.17x = 386.39 × 206.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.17x = 79,854.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,854.19/280.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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