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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.73, 387.50 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.73, 387.50 and 175.76 is: 242.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.73 : 387.50 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.73/387.50 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.73x = 387.50 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.73x = 68,107
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,107/280.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.61

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