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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.27, 386.82 and 162.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.27, 386.82 and 162.25 is: 223.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.27 : 386.82 = 162.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.27/386.82 = 162.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.27x = 386.82 × 162.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.27x = 62,761.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,761.55/280.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.93

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