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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.24, 386.70 and 155.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.24, 386.70 and 155.90 is: 215.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.24 : 386.70 = 155.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.24/386.70 = 155.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.24x = 386.70 × 155.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.24x = 60,286.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,286.53/280.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.12

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