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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.55, 387.02 and 180.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.55, 387.02 and 180.93 is: 249.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.55 : 387.02 = 180.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.55/387.02 = 180.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.55x = 387.02 × 180.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.55x = 70,022.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,022.62/280.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.59

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