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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.39, 386.83 and 175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.39, 386.83 and 175.43 is: 242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.39 : 386.83 = 175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.39/386.83 = 175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.39x = 386.83 × 175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.39x = 67,862.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,862.12/280.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.03

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