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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.06, 386.52 and 175.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.06, 386.52 and 175.19 is: 241.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.06 : 386.52 = 175.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.06/386.52 = 175.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.06x = 386.52 × 175.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.06x = 67,713.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,713.92/280.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.79

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