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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.61, 387.27 and 175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.61, 387.27 and 175.80 is: 242.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.61 : 387.27 = 175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.61/387.27 = 175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.61x = 387.27 × 175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.61x = 68,082.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,082.07/280.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.62

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