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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.29, 386.81 and 175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.29, 386.81 and 175.34 is: 241.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.29 : 386.81 = 175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.29/386.81 = 175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.29x = 386.81 × 175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.29x = 67,824.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,824.10/280.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.98

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