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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.32, 386.61 and 180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.32, 386.61 and 180.75 is: 249.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.32 : 386.61 = 180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.32/386.61 = 180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.32x = 386.61 × 180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.32x = 69,879.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,879.76/280.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.29

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