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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.77, 387.47 and 156.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.77, 387.47 and 156.41 is: 215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.77 : 387.47 = 156.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.77/387.47 = 156.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.77x = 387.47 × 156.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.77x = 60,603.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,603.40/280.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.85

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