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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.88, 387.48 and 207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.88, 387.48 and 207.08 is: 285.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.88 : 387.48 = 207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.88/387.48 = 207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.88x = 387.48 × 207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.88x = 80,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,239.36/280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.67

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