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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.43, 386.93 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.43, 386.93 and 156.06 is: 215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.43 : 386.93 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.43/386.93 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.43x = 386.93 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.43x = 60,383.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,383.52/280.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.33

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