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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.82, 387.10 and 207.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.82, 387.10 and 207.01 is: 285.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.82 : 387.10 = 207.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.82/387.10 = 207.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.82x = 387.10 × 207.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.82x = 80,133.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,133.57/280.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.36

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