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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.51, 387.27 and 195.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.51, 387.27 and 195.49 is: 269.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.51 : 387.27 = 195.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.51/387.27 = 195.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.51x = 387.27 × 195.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.51x = 75,707.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,707.41/280.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.89

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