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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.54, 387 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.54, 387 and 201.76 is: 278.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.54 : 387 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.54/387 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.54x = 387 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.54x = 78,081.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,081.12/280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.32

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