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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.44, 387.24 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.44, 387.24 and 207.54 is: 286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.44 : 387.24 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.44/387.24 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.44x = 387.24 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.44x = 80,367.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,367.79/280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.58

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