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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.92, 387.54 and 175.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.92, 387.54 and 175.95 is: 242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.92 : 387.54 = 175.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.92/387.54 = 175.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.92x = 387.54 × 175.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.92x = 68,187.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,187.66/280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.73

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