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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.30, 386.26 and 206.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.30, 386.26 and 206.49 is: 284.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.30 : 386.26 = 206.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.30/386.26 = 206.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.30x = 386.26 × 206.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.30x = 79,757.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,757.64/280.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.55

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