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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.64, 387.14 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.64, 387.14 and 175.68 is: 242.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.64 : 387.14 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.64/387.14 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.64x = 387.14 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.64x = 68,012.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,012.76/280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.35

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