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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.80, 387.49 and 154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.80, 387.49 and 154.76 is: 213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.80 : 387.49 = 154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.80/387.49 = 154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.80x = 387.49 × 154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.80x = 59,965.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,965.63/280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.55

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