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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.89, 387.59 and 176.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.89, 387.59 and 176.00 is: 242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.89 : 387.59 = 176.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.89/387.59 = 176.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.89x = 387.59 × 176.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.89x = 68,213.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,213.02/280.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.85

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