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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.12, 387.25 and 254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.12, 387.25 and 254.50 is: 351.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.12 : 387.25 = 254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.12/387.25 = 254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.12x = 387.25 × 254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.12x = 98,553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,553.91/280.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.82

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