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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.59, 387.19 and 175.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.59, 387.19 and 175.69 is: 242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.59 : 387.19 = 175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.59/387.19 = 175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.59x = 387.19 × 175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.59x = 68,025.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,025.41/280.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.44

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