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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.30, 386.79 and 154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.30, 386.79 and 154.25 is: 212.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.30 : 386.79 = 154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.30/386.79 = 154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.30x = 386.79 × 154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.30x = 59,662.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,662.36/280.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.85

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