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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.16, 386.81 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.16, 386.81 and 175.41 is: 242.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.16 : 386.81 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.16/386.81 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.16x = 386.81 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.16x = 67,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,850.34/280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.18

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