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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.14, 386.55 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.14, 386.55 and 175.20 is: 241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.14 : 386.55 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.14/386.55 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.14x = 386.55 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.14x = 67,721.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,721.62/280.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.74

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