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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.01, 386.42 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.01, 386.42 and 180.48 is: 249.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.01 : 386.42 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.01/386.42 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.01x = 386.42 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.01x = 69,740.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,740.18/280.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.07

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