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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.30, 386.80 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.30, 386.80 and 154.26 is: 212.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.30 : 386.80 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.30/386.80 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.30x = 386.80 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.30x = 59,667.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,667.77/280.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.87

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