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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.22, 386.72 and 155.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.22, 386.72 and 155.89 is: 215.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.22 : 386.72 = 155.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.22/386.72 = 155.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.22x = 386.72 × 155.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.22x = 60,283.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,283.85/280.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.13

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