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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.11, 386.31 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.11, 386.31 and 180.42 is: 248.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.11 : 386.31 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.11/386.31 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.11x = 386.31 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.11x = 69,698.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,698.05/280.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.82

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