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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.55, 386.96 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.55, 386.96 and 180.92 is: 249.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.55 : 386.96 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.55/386.96 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.55x = 386.96 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.55x = 70,005.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,005.96/280.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.54

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