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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.76, 387.35 and 175.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.76, 387.35 and 175.81 is: 242.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.76 : 387.35 = 175.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.76/387.35 = 175.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.76x = 387.35 × 175.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.76x = 68,098.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,098.16/280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.55

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