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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.00, 386.26 and 180.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.00, 386.26 and 180.39 is: 248.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.00 : 386.26 = 180.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.00/386.26 = 180.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.00x = 386.26 × 180.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.00x = 69,675.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,675.69/280.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.84

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