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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.86, 387.83 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.86, 387.83 and 176.13 is: 243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.86 : 387.83 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.86/387.83 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.86x = 387.83 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.86x = 68,306.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,306.12/280.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.21

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