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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.68, 387.22 and 175.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.68, 387.22 and 175.75 is: 242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.68 : 387.22 = 175.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.68/387.22 = 175.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.68x = 387.22 × 175.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.68x = 68,053.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,053.92/280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.46

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