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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.29, 386.27 and 201.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.29, 386.27 and 201.45 is: 277.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.29 : 386.27 = 201.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.29/386.27 = 201.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.29x = 386.27 × 201.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.29x = 77,815.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,815.29/280.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.62

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