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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.03, 386.29 and 174.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.03, 386.29 and 174.99 is: 241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.03 : 386.29 = 174.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.03/386.29 = 174.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.03x = 386.29 × 174.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.03x = 67,596.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,596.01/280.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.39

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