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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.42, 386.85 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.42, 386.85 and 175.44 is: 242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.42 : 386.85 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.42/386.85 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.42x = 386.85 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.42x = 67,867.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,867.03/280.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.02

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