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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.46, 386.87 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.46, 386.87 and 187.34 is: 258.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.46 : 386.87 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.46/386.87 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.46x = 386.87 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.46x = 72,473.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,473.35/280.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.41

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