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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.41, 386.98 and 156.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.41, 386.98 and 156.09 is: 215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.41 : 386.98 = 156.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.41/386.98 = 156.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.41x = 386.98 × 156.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.41x = 60,403.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,403.71/280.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.42

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