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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.45, 386.81 and 210.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.45, 386.81 and 210.53 is: 290.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.45 : 386.81 = 210.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.45/386.81 = 210.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.45x = 386.81 × 210.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.45x = 81,434.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,434.06/280.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.37

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