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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.53, 387.23 and 207.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.53, 387.23 and 207.09 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.53 : 387.23 = 207.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.53/387.23 = 207.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.53x = 387.23 × 207.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.53x = 80,190.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,190.43/280.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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