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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.61, 387.65 and 207.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.61, 387.65 and 207.33 is: 286.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.61 : 387.65 = 207.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.61/387.65 = 207.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.61x = 387.65 × 207.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.61x = 80,371.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,371.47/280.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.42

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