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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.32, 386.41 and 206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.32, 386.41 and 206.50 is: 284.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.32 : 386.41 = 206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.32/386.41 = 206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.32x = 386.41 × 206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.32x = 79,793.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,793.67/280.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.65

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