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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.92, 387.72 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.92, 387.72 and 203.52 is: 280.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.92 : 387.72 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.92/387.72 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.92x = 387.72 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.92x = 78,908.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,908.77/280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.89

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