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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.25, 387.01 and 180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.25, 387.01 and 180.82 is: 249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.25 : 387.01 = 180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.25/387.01 = 180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.25x = 387.01 × 180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.25x = 69,979.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,979.15/280.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.70

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