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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.97, 387.75 and 156.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.97, 387.75 and 156.65 is: 216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.97 : 387.75 = 156.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.97/387.75 = 156.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.97x = 387.75 × 156.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.97x = 60,738.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,738.81/280.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.18

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