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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.39, 386.91 and 164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.39, 386.91 and 164.02 is: 226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.39 : 386.91 = 164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.39/386.91 = 164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.39x = 386.91 × 164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.39x = 63,460.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,460.98/280.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.33

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