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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.20, 386.60 and 187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.20, 386.60 and 187 is: 258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.20 : 386.60 = 187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.20/386.60 = 187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.20x = 386.60 × 187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.20x = 72,294.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,294.20/280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.01

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