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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.91, 387.56 and 175.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.91, 387.56 and 175.95 is: 242.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.91 : 387.56 = 175.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.91/387.56 = 175.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.91x = 387.56 × 175.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.91x = 68,191.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,191.62/280.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.75

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