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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.65, 387.31 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.65, 387.31 and 156.32 is: 215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.65 : 387.31 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.65/387.31 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.65x = 387.31 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.65x = 60,544.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,544.30/280.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.73

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