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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.36, 387.03 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.36, 387.03 and 175.50 is: 242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.36 : 387.03 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.36/387.03 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.36x = 387.03 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.36x = 67,920.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,920.95/280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.27

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