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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.20, 386.99 and 249.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.20, 386.99 and 249.67 is: 344.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.20 : 386.99 = 249.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.20/386.99 = 249.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.20x = 386.99 × 249.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.20x = 96,619.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,619.79/280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.82

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