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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.88, 387.75 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.88, 387.75 and 176.02 is: 243.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.88 : 387.75 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.88/387.75 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.88x = 387.75 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.88x = 68,252.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,252.14/280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.00

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