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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.26, 386.84 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.26, 386.84 and 175.30 is: 241.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.26 : 386.84 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.26/386.84 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.26x = 386.84 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.26x = 67,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,812.52/280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.96

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