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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.33, 386.85 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.33, 386.85 and 154.28 is: 212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.33 : 386.85 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.33/386.85 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.33x = 386.85 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.33x = 59,684.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,684.76/280.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.91

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