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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.53, 387.12 and 154.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.53, 387.12 and 154.49 is: 213.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.53 : 387.12 = 154.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.53/387.12 = 154.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.53x = 387.12 × 154.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.53x = 59,808.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,808.19/280.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.19

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