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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.68, 387.17 and 203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.68, 387.17 and 203.10 is: 280.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.68 : 387.17 = 203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.68/387.17 = 203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.68x = 387.17 × 203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.68x = 78,634.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,634.23/280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.16

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