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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.44, 387.02 and 156.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.44, 387.02 and 156.11 is: 215.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.44 : 387.02 = 156.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.44/387.02 = 156.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.44x = 387.02 × 156.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.44x = 60,417.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,417.69/280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.44

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