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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.45, 386.94 and 207.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.45, 386.94 and 207.01 is: 285.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.45 : 386.94 = 207.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.45/386.94 = 207.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.45x = 386.94 × 207.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.45x = 80,100.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,100.45/280.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.61

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