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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.48, 387.05 and 156.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.48, 387.05 and 156.13 is: 215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.48 : 387.05 = 156.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.48/387.05 = 156.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.48x = 387.05 × 156.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.48x = 60,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,427.40/280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.45

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