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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.65, 387.30 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.65, 387.30 and 175.68 is: 242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.65 : 387.30 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.65/387.30 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.65x = 387.30 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.65x = 68,040.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,040.86/280.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.44

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