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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.57, 386.93 and 175.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.57, 386.93 and 175.67 is: 242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.57 : 386.93 = 175.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.57/386.93 = 175.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.57x = 386.93 × 175.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.57x = 67,973.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,973.33/280.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.27

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