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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.06, 386.66 and 180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.06, 386.66 and 180.52 is: 249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.06 : 386.66 = 180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.06/386.66 = 180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.06x = 386.66 × 180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.06x = 69,800.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,800.12/280.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.23

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