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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.21, 386.67 and 175.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.21, 386.67 and 175.45 is: 242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.21 : 386.67 = 175.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.21/386.67 = 175.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.21x = 386.67 × 175.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.21x = 67,841.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,841.25/280.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.11

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