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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.91, 387.50 and 176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.91, 387.50 and 176.01 is: 242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.91 : 387.50 = 176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.91/387.50 = 176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.91x = 387.50 × 176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.91x = 68,203.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,203.88/280.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.80

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